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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.36, 3,997.53 and 1,569.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.36, 3,997.53 and 1,569.06 is: 2,354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.36 : 3,997.53 = 1,569.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.36/3,997.53 = 1,569.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.36x = 3,997.53 × 1,569.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.36x = 6,272,364.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,272,364.42/2,664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.17

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