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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.25, 3,542.13 and 2,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.25, 3,542.13 and 2,007.52 is: 2,767.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.25 : 3,542.13 = 2,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.25/3,542.13 = 2,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.25x = 3,542.13 × 2,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.25x = 7,110,887.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,110,887.96/2,569.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.69

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