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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.70, 3,995.96 and 1,569.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.70, 3,995.96 and 1,569.38 is: 2,165.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.70 : 3,995.96 = 1,569.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.70/3,995.96 = 1,569.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.70x = 3,995.96 × 1,569.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.70x = 6,271,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,271,179.70/2,895.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.69

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