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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.90, 3,665.85 and 1,569.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.90, 3,665.85 and 1,569.10 is: 2,353.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.90 : 3,665.85 = 1,569.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.90/3,665.85 = 1,569.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.90x = 3,665.85 × 1,569.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.90x = 5,752,085.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,752,085.24/2,443.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.65

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