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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.97, 3,858.60 and 2,452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.97, 3,858.60 and 2,452.52 is: 3,682.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.97 : 3,858.60 = 2,452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.97/3,858.60 = 2,452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.97x = 3,858.60 × 2,452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.97x = 9,463,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,463,312.52/2,569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.26

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