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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.50, 4,324.68 and 1,565.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.50, 4,324.68 and 1,565.79 is: 2,350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.50 : 4,324.68 = 1,565.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.50/4,324.68 = 1,565.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.50x = 4,324.68 × 1,565.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.50x = 6,771,540.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,771,540.70/2,881.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.01

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