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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.41, 3,835.53 and 2,197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.41, 3,835.53 and 2,197.62 is: 3,280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.41 : 3,835.53 = 2,197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.41/3,835.53 = 2,197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.41x = 3,835.53 × 2,197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.41x = 8,429,037.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,429,037.44/2,569.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.53

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