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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.73, 3,539.75 and 1,682.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.73, 3,539.75 and 1,682.02 is: 2,320.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.73 : 3,539.75 = 1,682.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.73/3,539.75 = 1,682.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.73x = 3,539.75 × 1,682.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.73x = 5,953,930.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,953,930.30/2,565.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.56

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