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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.36, 3,851.28 and 1,701.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.36, 3,851.28 and 1,701.36 is: 2,554.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.36 : 3,851.28 = 1,701.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.36/3,851.28 = 1,701.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.36x = 3,851.28 × 1,701.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.36x = 6,552,413.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,552,413.74/2,565.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.19

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