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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.48, 5,714.98 and 2,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.48, 5,714.98 and 2,569 is: 3,545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.48 : 5,714.98 = 2,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.48/5,714.98 = 2,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.48x = 5,714.98 × 2,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.48x = 14,681,783.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,681,783.62/4,141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.06

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