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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.54, 3,631.60 and 1,569.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.54, 3,631.60 and 1,569.56 is: 2,165.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.54 : 3,631.60 = 1,569.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.54/3,631.60 = 1,569.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.54x = 3,631.60 × 1,569.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.54x = 5,700,005.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,700,005.63/2,632.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.21

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