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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.73, 3,544.89 and 1,507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.73, 3,544.89 and 1,507.12 is: 2,079.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.73 : 3,544.89 = 1,507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.73/3,544.89 = 1,507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.73x = 3,544.89 × 1,507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.73x = 5,342,556.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,342,556.89/2,568.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.85

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