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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.70, 4,298.48 and 1,569.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.70, 4,298.48 and 1,569.65 is: 2,351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.70 : 4,298.48 = 1,569.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.70/4,298.48 = 1,569.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.70x = 4,298.48 × 1,569.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.70x = 6,747,101.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,747,101.28/2,869.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.15

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