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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.74, 4,624.59 and 2,569.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.74, 4,624.59 and 2,569.34 is: 3,848.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.74 : 4,624.59 = 2,569.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.74/4,624.59 = 2,569.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.74x = 4,624.59 × 2,569.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.74x = 11,882,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,882,144.07/3,087.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.17

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