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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.95, 3,902.57 and 1,569.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.95, 3,902.57 and 1,569.21 is: 2,165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.95 : 3,902.57 = 1,569.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.95/3,902.57 = 1,569.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.95x = 3,902.57 × 1,569.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.95x = 6,123,951.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,123,951.87/2,827.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.51

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