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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.26, 3,835.29 and 2,257.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.26, 3,835.29 and 2,257.86 is: 3,370.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.26 : 3,835.29 = 2,257.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.26/3,835.29 = 2,257.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.26x = 3,835.29 × 2,257.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.26x = 8,659,536.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,659,536.59/2,569.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.44

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