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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.76, 3,529.58 and 1,509.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.76, 3,529.58 and 1,509.62 is: 2,083.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.76 : 3,529.58 = 1,509.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.76/3,529.58 = 1,509.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.76x = 3,529.58 × 1,509.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.76x = 5,328,324.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,328,324.56/2,557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.20

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