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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.53, 4,809.20 and 1,565.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.53, 4,809.20 and 1,565.69 is: 2,345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.53 : 4,809.20 = 1,565.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.53/4,809.20 = 1,565.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.53x = 4,809.20 × 1,565.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.53x = 7,529,684.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,529,684.47/3,210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.31

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