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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.49, 3,851.79 and 1,010.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.49, 3,851.79 and 1,010.49 is: 1,514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.49 : 3,851.79 = 1,010.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.49/3,851.79 = 1,010.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.49x = 3,851.79 × 1,010.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.49x = 3,892,195.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892,195.28/2,569.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.78

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