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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.61, 3,539.75 and 1,569.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.61, 3,539.75 and 1,569.85 is: 2,165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.61 : 3,539.75 = 1,569.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.61/3,539.75 = 1,569.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.61x = 3,539.75 × 1,569.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.61x = 5,556,876.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,556,876.54/2,565.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.91

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