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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.04, 3,849.44 and 2,193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.04, 3,849.44 and 2,193.52 is: 3,271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.04 : 3,849.44 = 2,193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.04/3,849.44 = 2,193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.04x = 3,849.44 × 2,193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.04x = 8,443,823.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,443,823.63/2,581.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.48

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