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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.16, 3,901.28 and 1,568.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.16, 3,901.28 and 1,568.16 is: 2,163.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.16 : 3,901.28 = 1,568.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.16/3,901.28 = 1,568.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.16x = 3,901.28 × 1,568.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.16x = 6,117,831.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,117,831.24/2,827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.95

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