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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.52, 3,814.38 and 1,569.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.52, 3,814.38 and 1,569.24 is: 2,165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.52 : 3,814.38 = 1,569.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.52/3,814.38 = 1,569.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.52x = 3,814.38 × 1,569.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.52x = 5,985,669.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,985,669.83/2,764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.18

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