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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.98, 3,856.56 and 1,109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.98, 3,856.56 and 1,109.10 is: 1,664.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.98 : 3,856.56 = 1,109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.98/3,856.56 = 1,109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.98x = 3,856.56 × 1,109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.98x = 4,277,310.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,310.70/2,569.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.34

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