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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.96, 3,464.73 and 1,568.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.96, 3,464.73 and 1,568.25 is: 2,163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.96 : 3,464.73 = 1,568.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.96/3,464.73 = 1,568.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.96x = 3,464.73 × 1,568.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.96x = 5,433,562.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,433,562.82/2,511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.08

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