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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.15, 3,855.57 and 1,109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.15, 3,855.57 and 1,109.35 is: 1,664.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.15 : 3,855.57 = 1,109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.15/3,855.57 = 1,109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.15x = 3,855.57 × 1,109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.15x = 4,277,176.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,176.58/2,569.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.82

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