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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.02, 3,264.84 and 1,569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.02, 3,264.84 and 1,569.60 is: 2,166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.02 : 3,264.84 = 1,569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.02/3,264.84 = 1,569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.02x = 3,264.84 × 1,569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.02x = 5,124,492.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,124,492.86/2,365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.79

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