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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.05, 3,544.89 and 1,506.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.05, 3,544.89 and 1,506.73 is: 2,079.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.05 : 3,544.89 = 1,506.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.05/3,544.89 = 1,506.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.05x = 3,544.89 × 1,506.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.05x = 5,341,192.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,341,192.11/2,569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.05

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