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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.41, 3,994.01 and 1,569.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.41, 3,994.01 and 1,569.17 is: 2,351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.41 : 3,994.01 = 1,569.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.41/3,994.01 = 1,569.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.41x = 3,994.01 × 1,569.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.41x = 6,267,288.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,267,288.70/2,665.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.34

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