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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.22, 3,546.14 and 1,675.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.22, 3,546.14 and 1,675.16 is: 2,312.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.22 : 3,546.14 = 1,675.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.22/3,546.14 = 1,675.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.22x = 3,546.14 × 1,675.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.22x = 5,940,325.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,940,325.78/2,569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.12

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