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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.11, 3,854.53 and 814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.11, 3,854.53 and 814.40 is: 1,221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.11 : 3,854.53 = 814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.11/3,854.53 = 814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.11x = 3,854.53 × 814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.11x = 3,139,129.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,129.23/2,569.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.87

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