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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.33, 3,850.79 and 1,336.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.33, 3,850.79 and 1,336.01 is: 2,002.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.33 : 3,850.79 = 1,336.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.33/3,850.79 = 1,336.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.33x = 3,850.79 × 1,336.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.33x = 5,144,693.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,144,693.95/2,569.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.35

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