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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.62, 3,544.70 and 1,389.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.62, 3,544.70 and 1,389.69 is: 1,917.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.62 : 3,544.70 = 1,389.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.62/3,544.70 = 1,389.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.62x = 3,544.70 × 1,389.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.62x = 4,926,027.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,027.19/2,568.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.78

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