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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.20, 3,851.36 and 2,333.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.20, 3,851.36 and 2,333.49 is: 3,498.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.20 : 3,851.36 = 2,333.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.20/3,851.36 = 2,333.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.20x = 3,851.36 × 2,333.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.20x = 8,987,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,987,110.05/2,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.02

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