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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.49, 3,814.56 and 1,569.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.49, 3,814.56 and 1,569.56 is: 2,165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.49 : 3,814.56 = 1,569.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.49/3,814.56 = 1,569.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.49x = 3,814.56 × 1,569.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.49x = 5,987,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,987,161.72/2,764.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.74

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