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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.14, 3,849.24 and 1,694.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.14, 3,849.24 and 1,694.22 is: 2,541.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.14 : 3,849.24 = 1,694.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.14/3,849.24 = 1,694.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.14x = 3,849.24 × 1,694.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.14x = 6,521,459.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,521,459.39/2,566.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.35

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