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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.05, 3,851.37 and 2,179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.05, 3,851.37 and 2,179.44 is: 3,267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.05 : 3,851.37 = 2,179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.05/3,851.37 = 2,179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.05x = 3,851.37 × 2,179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.05x = 8,393,829.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,393,829.83/2,569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.29

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