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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.56, 3,851.67 and 1,251.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.56, 3,851.67 and 1,251.39 is: 1,875.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.56 : 3,851.67 = 1,251.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.56/3,851.67 = 1,251.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.56x = 3,851.67 × 1,251.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.56x = 4,819,941.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,819,941.32/2,569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.78

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