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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.52, 3,990.26 and 1,565.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.52, 3,990.26 and 1,565.21 is: 2,159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.52 : 3,990.26 = 1,565.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.52/3,990.26 = 1,565.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.52x = 3,990.26 × 1,565.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.52x = 6,245,594.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,245,594.85/2,891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.97

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