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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.40, 4,068.24 and 2,569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.40, 4,068.24 and 2,569.60 is: 3,849.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.40 : 4,068.24 = 2,569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.40/4,068.24 = 2,569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.40x = 4,068.24 × 2,569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.40x = 10,453,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,453,749.50/2,715.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.80

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