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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.55, 3,821.57 and 2,569.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.55, 3,821.57 and 2,569.72 is: 3,549.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.55 : 3,821.57 = 2,569.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.55/3,821.57 = 2,569.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.55x = 3,821.57 × 2,569.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.55x = 9,820,364.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,820,364.86/2,766.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.68

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