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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.30, 3,545.70 and 1,520.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.30, 3,545.70 and 1,520.76 is: 2,098.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.30 : 3,545.70 = 1,520.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.30/3,545.70 = 1,520.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.30x = 3,545.70 × 1,520.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.30x = 5,392,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392,158.73/2,569.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.69

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