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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.08, 3,538.98 and 2,437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.08, 3,538.98 and 2,437.32 is: 3,357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.08 : 3,538.98 = 2,437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.08/3,538.98 = 2,437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.08x = 3,538.98 × 2,437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.08x = 8,625,626.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,625,626.73/2,569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.48

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