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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.80, 3,853.80 and 1,336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.80, 3,853.80 and 1,336.40 is: 2,004.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.80 : 3,853.80 = 1,336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.80/3,853.80 = 1,336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.80x = 3,853.80 × 1,336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.80x = 5,150,218.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150,218.32/2,568.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.91

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