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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.39, 3,544.37 and 1,389.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.39, 3,544.37 and 1,389.48 is: 1,917.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.39 : 3,544.37 = 1,389.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.39/3,544.37 = 1,389.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.39x = 3,544.37 × 1,389.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.39x = 4,924,806.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,924,806.56/2,568.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.47

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