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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.05, 3,849.21 and 1,982.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.05, 3,849.21 and 1,982.97 is: 2,971.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.05 : 3,849.21 = 1,982.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.05/3,849.21 = 1,982.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.05x = 3,849.21 × 1,982.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.05x = 7,632,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,632,867.95/2,569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,971.09

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