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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.18, 3,789.63 and 2,569.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.18, 3,789.63 and 2,569.74 is: 3,539.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.18 : 3,789.63 = 2,569.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.18/3,789.63 = 2,569.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.18x = 3,789.63 × 2,569.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.18x = 9,738,363.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,738,363.80/2,751.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.70

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