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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.29, 3,545.60 and 1,390.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.29, 3,545.60 and 1,390.34 is: 1,918.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.29 : 3,545.60 = 1,390.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.29/3,545.60 = 1,390.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.29x = 3,545.60 × 1,390.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.29x = 4,929,564.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,929,564.82/2,569.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.65

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