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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.24, 3,853.86 and 2,459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.24, 3,853.86 and 2,459.08 is: 3,688.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.24 : 3,853.86 = 2,459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.24/3,853.86 = 2,459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.24x = 3,853.86 × 2,459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.24x = 9,476,950.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,476,950.05/2,569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.62

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