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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.23, 4,203.95 and 1,569.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.23, 4,203.95 and 1,569.89 is: 2,351.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.23 : 4,203.95 = 1,569.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.23/4,203.95 = 1,569.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.23x = 4,203.95 × 1,569.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.23x = 6,599,731.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,599,731.85/2,806.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.82

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