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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.09, 3,833.47 and 2,412.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.09, 3,833.47 and 2,412.36 is: 3,599.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.09 : 3,833.47 = 2,412.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.09/3,833.47 = 2,412.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.09x = 3,833.47 × 2,412.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.09x = 9,247,709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,247,709.69/2,569.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.61

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