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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.10, 3,844.17 and 1,816.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.10, 3,844.17 and 1,816.38 is: 2,717.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.10 : 3,844.17 = 1,816.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.10/3,844.17 = 1,816.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.10x = 3,844.17 × 1,816.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.10x = 6,982,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,982,473.50/2,569.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.87

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