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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.93, 3,862.45 and 2,133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.93, 3,862.45 and 2,133.98 is: 3,207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.93 : 3,862.45 = 2,133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.93/3,862.45 = 2,133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.93x = 3,862.45 × 2,133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.93x = 8,242,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,242,388.89/2,569.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.25

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