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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.41, 3,852.68 and 1,748.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.41, 3,852.68 and 1,748.79 is: 2,622.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.41 : 3,852.68 = 1,748.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.41/3,852.68 = 1,748.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.41x = 3,852.68 × 1,748.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.41x = 6,737,519.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,737,519.51/2,569.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.20

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