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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.14, 3,854.94 and 2,460.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.14, 3,854.94 and 2,460.81 is: 3,692.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.14 : 3,854.94 = 2,460.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.14/3,854.94 = 2,460.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.14x = 3,854.94 × 2,460.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.14x = 9,486,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,486,274.90/2,569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.39

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