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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.22, 3,539.17 and 1,569.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.22, 3,539.17 and 1,569.46 is: 2,165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.22 : 3,539.17 = 1,569.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.22/3,539.17 = 1,569.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.22x = 3,539.17 × 1,569.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.22x = 5,554,572.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,554,572.98/2,565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.34

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