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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.13, 3,845.35 and 1,334.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.13, 3,845.35 and 1,334.78 is: 1,997.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.13 : 3,845.35 = 1,334.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.13/3,845.35 = 1,334.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.13x = 3,845.35 × 1,334.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.13x = 5,132,696.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,132,696.27/2,569.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.83

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