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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.80, 3,544.94 and 1,389.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.80, 3,544.94 and 1,389.87 is: 1,918.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.80 : 3,544.94 = 1,389.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.80/3,544.94 = 1,389.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.80x = 3,544.94 × 1,389.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.80x = 4,926,981.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,981.08/2,568.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.01

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