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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.96, 3,852.76 and 1,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.96, 3,852.76 and 1,089.12 is: 1,632.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.96 : 3,852.76 = 1,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.96/3,852.76 = 1,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.96x = 3,852.76 × 1,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.96x = 4,196,117.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,117.97/2,569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.76

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