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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.05, 3,545.28 and 1,390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.05, 3,545.28 and 1,390.12 is: 1,918.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.05 : 3,545.28 = 1,390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.05/3,545.28 = 1,390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.05x = 3,545.28 × 1,390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.05x = 4,928,364.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928,364.63/2,569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.36

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