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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.38, 3,835.49 and 2,258.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.38, 3,835.49 and 2,258.00 is: 3,370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.38 : 3,835.49 = 2,258.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.38/3,835.49 = 2,258.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.38x = 3,835.49 × 2,258.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.38x = 8,660,505.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,660,505.95/2,569.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.66

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