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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.40, 3,995.65 and 1,569.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.40, 3,995.65 and 1,569.10 is: 2,165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.40 : 3,995.65 = 1,569.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.40/3,995.65 = 1,569.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.40x = 3,995.65 × 1,569.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.40x = 6,269,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,269,568.35/2,895.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.35

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