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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.58, 3,851.17 and 1,336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.58, 3,851.17 and 1,336.26 is: 2,002.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.58 : 3,851.17 = 1,336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.58/3,851.17 = 1,336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.58x = 3,851.17 × 1,336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.58x = 5,146,161.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,146,161.08/2,569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.73

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