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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.31, 3,545.63 and 1,450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.31, 3,545.63 and 1,450.24 is: 2,001.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.31 : 3,545.63 = 1,450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.31/3,545.63 = 1,450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.31x = 3,545.63 × 1,450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.31x = 5,142,014.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,142,014.45/2,569.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.33

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