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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.69, 3,849.31 and 2,050.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.69, 3,849.31 and 2,050.57 is: 3,071.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.69 : 3,849.31 = 2,050.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.69/3,849.31 = 2,050.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.69x = 3,849.31 × 2,050.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.69x = 7,893,250.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,893,250.11/2,569.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.68

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