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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.31, 3,325.40 and 1,568.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.31, 3,325.40 and 1,568.55 is: 2,164.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.31 : 3,325.40 = 1,568.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.31/3,325.40 = 1,568.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.31x = 3,325.40 × 1,568.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.31x = 5,216,050.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,216,050.92/2,409.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.96

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