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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.50, 3,854.93 and 1,474.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.50, 3,854.93 and 1,474.25 is: 2,211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.50 : 3,854.93 = 1,474.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.50/3,854.93 = 1,474.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.50x = 3,854.93 × 1,474.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.50x = 5,683,103.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,683,103.91/2,569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.75

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