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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.52, 3,856.01 and 1,108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.52, 3,856.01 and 1,108.82 is: 1,663.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.52 : 3,856.01 = 1,108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.52/3,856.01 = 1,108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.52x = 3,856.01 × 1,108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.52x = 4,275,596.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275,596.18/2,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.97

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