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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.52, 3,569.72 and 1,559.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.52, 3,569.72 and 1,559.75 is: 2,335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.52 : 3,569.72 = 1,559.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.52/3,569.72 = 1,559.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.52x = 3,569.72 × 1,559.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.52x = 5,567,845.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,567,845.12/2,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.98

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