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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.46, 3,853.71 and 1,108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.46, 3,853.71 and 1,108.72 is: 1,662.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.46 : 3,853.71 = 1,108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.46/3,853.71 = 1,108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.46x = 3,853.71 × 1,108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.46x = 4,272,690.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,272,690.17/2,569.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.88

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