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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.59, 3,990.38 and 1,565.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.59, 3,990.38 and 1,565.31 is: 2,160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.59 : 3,990.38 = 1,565.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.59/3,990.38 = 1,565.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.59x = 3,990.38 × 1,565.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.59x = 6,246,181.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,246,181.72/2,891.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.12

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