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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.30, 3,329.54 and 1,571.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.30, 3,329.54 and 1,571.55 is: 2,169.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.30 : 3,329.54 = 1,571.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.30/3,329.54 = 1,571.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.30x = 3,329.54 × 1,571.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.30x = 5,232,538.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,232,538.59/2,412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.11

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