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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.74, 3,855.52 and 1,337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.74, 3,855.52 and 1,337.12 is: 2,006.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.74 : 3,855.52 = 1,337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.74/3,855.52 = 1,337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.74x = 3,855.52 × 1,337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.74x = 5,155,292.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155,292.90/2,569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.15

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