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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.48, 3,854.33 and 1,336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.48, 3,854.33 and 1,336.12 is: 2,004.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.48 : 3,854.33 = 1,336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.48/3,854.33 = 1,336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.48x = 3,854.33 × 1,336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.48x = 5,149,847.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,149,847.40/2,569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.24

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