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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.17, 3,854.27 and 1,088.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.17, 3,854.27 and 1,088.38 is: 1,632.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.17 : 3,854.27 = 1,088.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.17/3,854.27 = 1,088.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.17x = 3,854.27 × 1,088.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.17x = 4,194,910.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,910.38/2,569.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.79

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