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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.22, 3,545.52 and 1,390.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.22, 3,545.52 and 1,390.29 is: 1,918.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.22 : 3,545.52 = 1,390.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.22/3,545.52 = 1,390.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.22x = 3,545.52 × 1,390.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.22x = 4,929,300.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929,300.28/2,569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.60

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