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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.05, 3,855.76 and 1,010.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.05, 3,855.76 and 1,010.14 is: 1,516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.05 : 3,855.76 = 1,010.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.05/3,855.76 = 1,010.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.05x = 3,855.76 × 1,010.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.05x = 3,894,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,894,852.36/2,569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.07

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