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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.33, 3,855.17 and 1,252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.33, 3,855.17 and 1,252.36 is: 1,879.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.33 : 3,855.17 = 1,252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.33/3,855.17 = 1,252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.33x = 3,855.17 × 1,252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.33x = 4,828,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828,060.70/2,569.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.11

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