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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.04, 3,544.44 and 1,637.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.04, 3,544.44 and 1,637.36 is: 2,259.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.04 : 3,544.44 = 1,637.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.04/3,544.44 = 1,637.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.04x = 3,544.44 × 1,637.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.04x = 5,803,524.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,803,524.28/2,569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.02

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