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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.22, 3,708.18 and 1,569.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.22, 3,708.18 and 1,569.01 is: 2,164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.22 : 3,708.18 = 1,569.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.22/3,708.18 = 1,569.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.22x = 3,708.18 × 1,569.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.22x = 5,818,171.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,818,171.50/2,688.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.32

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