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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.32, 3,705.72 and 1,565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.32, 3,705.72 and 1,565.08 is: 2,160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.32 : 3,705.72 = 1,565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.32/3,705.72 = 1,565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.32x = 3,705.72 × 1,565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.32x = 5,799,748.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,799,748.26/2,684.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.60

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