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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.91, 3,996.35 and 1,569.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.91, 3,996.35 and 1,569.61 is: 2,166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.91 : 3,996.35 = 1,569.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.91/3,996.35 = 1,569.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.91x = 3,996.35 × 1,569.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.91x = 6,272,710.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,272,710.92/2,895.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.06

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