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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.23, 3,902.99 and 1,569.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.23, 3,902.99 and 1,569.31 is: 2,165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.23 : 3,902.99 = 1,569.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.23/3,902.99 = 1,569.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.23x = 3,902.99 × 1,569.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.23x = 6,125,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,125,001.24/2,828.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.67

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