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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.60, 3,850.56 and 1,413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.60, 3,850.56 and 1,413.76 is: 2,118.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.60 : 3,850.56 = 1,413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.60/3,850.56 = 1,413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.60x = 3,850.56 × 1,413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.60x = 5,443,767.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,767.71/2,569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.53

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