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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.26, 3,834.88 and 2,507.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.26, 3,834.88 and 2,507.10 is: 3,742.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.26 : 3,834.88 = 2,507.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.26/3,834.88 = 2,507.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.26x = 3,834.88 × 2,507.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.26x = 9,614,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,614,427.65/2,569.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.10

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