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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.65, 3,631.37 and 1,569.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.65, 3,631.37 and 1,569.48 is: 2,165.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.65 : 3,631.37 = 1,569.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.65/3,631.37 = 1,569.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.65x = 3,631.37 × 1,569.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.65x = 5,699,362.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,699,362.65/2,631.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.70

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