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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.63, 3,555.65 and 1,569.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.63, 3,555.65 and 1,569.26 is: 2,165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.63 : 3,555.65 = 1,569.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.63/3,555.65 = 1,569.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.63x = 3,555.65 × 1,569.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.63x = 5,579,752.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,579,752.13/2,576.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.52

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