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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.28, 4,302.81 and 1,569.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.28, 4,302.81 and 1,569.66 is: 2,355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.28 : 4,302.81 = 1,569.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.28/4,302.81 = 1,569.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.28x = 4,302.81 × 1,569.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.28x = 6,753,948.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,753,948.74/2,867.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.52

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