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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.26, 3,542.05 and 1,624.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.26, 3,542.05 and 1,624.58 is: 2,239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.26 : 3,542.05 = 1,624.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.26/3,542.05 = 1,624.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.26x = 3,542.05 × 1,624.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.26x = 5,754,317.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,754,317.76/2,569.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.68

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