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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.82, 3,996.25 and 1,569.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.82, 3,996.25 and 1,569.53 is: 2,165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.82 : 3,996.25 = 1,569.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.82/3,996.25 = 1,569.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.82x = 3,996.25 × 1,569.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.82x = 6,272,226.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,272,226.68/2,895.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.96

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