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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.69, 3,835.94 and 2,258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.69, 3,835.94 and 2,258.30 is: 3,371.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.69 : 3,835.94 = 2,258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.69/3,835.94 = 2,258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.69x = 3,835.94 × 2,258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.69x = 8,662,703.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,662,703.30/2,569.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.11

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