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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.02, 3,842.34 and 2,382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.02, 3,842.34 and 2,382.23 is: 3,562.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.02 : 3,842.34 = 2,382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.02/3,842.34 = 2,382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.02x = 3,842.34 × 2,382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.02x = 9,153,318.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,153,318.41/2,569.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.96

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