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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.24, 3,545.44 and 1,625.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.24, 3,545.44 and 1,625.55 is: 2,243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.24 : 3,545.44 = 1,625.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.24/3,545.44 = 1,625.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.24x = 3,545.44 × 1,625.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.24x = 5,763,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,763,289.99/2,569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.19

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