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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.68, 4,085.28 and 1,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.68, 4,085.28 and 1,569 is: 2,351.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.68 : 4,085.28 = 1,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.68/4,085.28 = 1,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.68x = 4,085.28 × 1,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.68x = 6,409,804.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,409,804.32/2,725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.63

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