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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.33, 3,850.75 and 2,141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.33, 3,850.75 and 2,141.65 is: 3,209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.33 : 3,850.75 = 2,141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.33/3,850.75 = 2,141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.33x = 3,850.75 × 2,141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.33x = 8,246,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,246,958.74/2,569.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.77

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