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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.38, 4,131.26 and 1,569.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.38, 4,131.26 and 1,569.46 is: 2,353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.38 : 4,131.26 = 1,569.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.38/4,131.26 = 1,569.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.38x = 4,131.26 × 1,569.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.38x = 6,483,847.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,483,847.32/2,755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.16

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