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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.27, 3,839.69 and 1,330.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.27, 3,839.69 and 1,330.98 is: 1,992.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.27 : 3,839.69 = 1,330.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.27/3,839.69 = 1,330.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.27x = 3,839.69 × 1,330.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.27x = 5,110,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,110,550.60/2,565.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.21

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