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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.02, 3,809.24 and 1,565.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.02, 3,809.24 and 1,565.83 is: 2,160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.02 : 3,809.24 = 1,565.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.02/3,809.24 = 1,565.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.02x = 3,809.24 × 1,565.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.02x = 5,964,604.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,964,604.92/2,761.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.29

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