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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.56, 4,298.22 and 1,565.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.56, 4,298.22 and 1,565.99 is: 2,349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.56 : 4,298.22 = 1,565.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.56/4,298.22 = 1,565.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.56x = 4,298.22 × 1,565.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.56x = 6,730,961.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,730,961.71/2,864.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.74

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