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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.84, 3,855.22 and 1,961.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.84, 3,855.22 and 1,961.12 is: 2,942.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.84 : 3,855.22 = 1,961.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.84/3,855.22 = 1,961.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.84x = 3,855.22 × 1,961.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.84x = 7,560,549.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,560,549.05/2,569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,942.03

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