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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.14, 3,545.73 and 1,574.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.14, 3,545.73 and 1,574.55 is: 2,173.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.14 : 3,545.73 = 1,574.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.14/3,545.73 = 1,574.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.14x = 3,545.73 × 1,574.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.14x = 5,582,929.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582,929.17/2,569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.07

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