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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.14, 3,850.97 and 1,335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.14, 3,850.97 and 1,335.30 is: 2,001.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.14 : 3,850.97 = 1,335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.14/3,850.97 = 1,335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.14x = 3,850.97 × 1,335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.14x = 5,142,206.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,142,206.53/2,569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.53

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