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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.38, 2,160.47 and 935.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.38, 2,160.47 and 935.71 is: 1,291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.38 : 2,160.47 = 935.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.38/2,160.47 = 935.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.38x = 2,160.47 × 935.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.38x = 2,021,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,573.38/1,565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.43

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