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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.53, 3,264.36 and 1,569.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.53, 3,264.36 and 1,569.89 is: 2,165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.53 : 3,264.36 = 1,569.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.53/3,264.36 = 1,569.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.53x = 3,264.36 × 1,569.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.53x = 5,124,686.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,124,686.12/2,366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.49

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