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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.18, 3,829.14 and 2,409.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.18, 3,829.14 and 2,409.46 is: 3,595.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.18 : 3,829.14 = 2,409.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.18/3,829.14 = 2,409.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.18x = 3,829.14 × 2,409.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.18x = 9,226,159.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,226,159.66/2,566.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.29

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