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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.82, 3,556.84 and 1,569.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.82, 3,556.84 and 1,569.08 is: 2,165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.82 : 3,556.84 = 1,569.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.82/3,556.84 = 1,569.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.82x = 3,556.84 × 1,569.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.82x = 5,580,966.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,580,966.51/2,576.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.83

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