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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.38, 3,545.76 and 1,450.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.38, 3,545.76 and 1,450.54 is: 2,001.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.38 : 3,545.76 = 1,450.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.38/3,545.76 = 1,450.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.38x = 3,545.76 × 1,450.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.38x = 5,143,262.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,143,262.47/2,569.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.75

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