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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.21, 3,839.58 and 1,391.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.21, 3,839.58 and 1,391.22 is: 2,084.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.21 : 3,839.58 = 1,391.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.21/3,839.58 = 1,391.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.21x = 3,839.58 × 1,391.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.21x = 5,341,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,341,700.49/2,562.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.80

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