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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.84, 3,544.98 and 2,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.84, 3,544.98 and 2,009.88 is: 2,773.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.84 : 3,544.98 = 2,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.84/3,544.98 = 2,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.84x = 3,544.98 × 2,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.84x = 7,124,984.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,124,984.40/2,568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.62

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