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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.76, 3,854.61 and 814.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.76, 3,854.61 and 814.76 is: 1,222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.76 : 3,854.61 = 814.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.76/3,854.61 = 814.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.76x = 3,854.61 × 814.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.76x = 3,140,577.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,577.97/2,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.13

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