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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.97, 3,847.97 and 1,334.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.97, 3,847.97 and 1,334.79 is: 1,998.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.97 : 3,847.97 = 1,334.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.97/3,847.97 = 1,334.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.97x = 3,847.97 × 1,334.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.97x = 5,136,225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,136,225.20/2,569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.56

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