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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.86, 3,847.23 and 1,956.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.86, 3,847.23 and 1,956.06 is: 2,928.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.86 : 3,847.23 = 1,956.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.86/3,847.23 = 1,956.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.86x = 3,847.23 × 1,956.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.86x = 7,525,412.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,525,412.71/2,569.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.34

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