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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.20, 3,545.55 and 1,521.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.20, 3,545.55 and 1,521.06 is: 2,099.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.20 : 3,545.55 = 1,521.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.20/3,545.55 = 1,521.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.20x = 3,545.55 × 1,521.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.20x = 5,392,994.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,994.28/2,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.09

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