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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.28, 3,703.96 and 1,565.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.28, 3,703.96 and 1,565.07 is: 2,159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.28 : 3,703.96 = 1,565.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.28/3,703.96 = 1,565.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.28x = 3,703.96 × 1,565.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.28x = 5,796,956.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,796,956.68/2,684.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.59

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