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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.81, 3,384.89 and 1,569.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.81, 3,384.89 and 1,569.55 is: 2,165.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.81 : 3,384.89 = 1,569.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.81/3,384.89 = 1,569.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.81x = 3,384.89 × 1,569.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.81x = 5,312,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,312,754.10/2,452.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.99

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