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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.09, 3,853.62 and 621.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.09, 3,853.62 and 621.29 is: 931.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.09 : 3,853.62 = 621.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.09/3,853.62 = 621.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.09x = 3,853.62 × 621.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.09x = 2,394,230.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,230.56/2,569.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.94

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