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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.27, 3,542.94 and 2,197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.27, 3,542.94 and 2,197.48 is: 3,030.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.27 : 3,542.94 = 2,197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.27/3,542.94 = 2,197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.27x = 3,542.94 × 2,197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.27x = 7,785,537.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,785,537.58/2,569.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.25

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