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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.37, 3,545.73 and 1,390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.37, 3,545.73 and 1,390.44 is: 1,918.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.37 : 3,545.73 = 1,390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.37/3,545.73 = 1,390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.37x = 3,545.73 × 1,390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.37x = 4,930,138.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,138.12/2,569.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.82

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