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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.78, 3,828.38 and 2,445.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.78, 3,828.38 and 2,445.94 is: 3,643.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.78 : 3,828.38 = 2,445.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.78/3,828.38 = 2,445.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.78x = 3,828.38 × 2,445.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.78x = 9,363,987.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,363,987.78/2,569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.89

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