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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.89, 3,466.68 and 1,568.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.89, 3,466.68 and 1,568.13 is: 2,165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.89 : 3,466.68 = 1,568.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.89/3,466.68 = 1,568.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.89x = 3,466.68 × 1,568.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.89x = 5,436,204.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,436,204.91/2,510.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.05

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