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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.32, 3,995.52 and 1,569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.32, 3,995.52 and 1,569.04 is: 2,165.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.32 : 3,995.52 = 1,569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.32/3,995.52 = 1,569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.32x = 3,995.52 × 1,569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.32x = 6,269,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,269,130.70/2,895.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.26

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