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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.59, 3,853.58 and 1,336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.59, 3,853.58 and 1,336.33 is: 2,004.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.59 : 3,853.58 = 1,336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.59/3,853.58 = 1,336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.59x = 3,853.58 × 1,336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.59x = 5,149,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,149,652.70/2,569.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.08

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