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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.51, 3,853.96 and 1,010.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.51, 3,853.96 and 1,010.66 is: 1,515.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.51 : 3,853.96 = 1,010.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.51/3,853.96 = 1,010.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.51x = 3,853.96 × 1,010.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.51x = 3,895,050.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,050.32/2,569.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.87

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