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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.39, 3,545.75 and 1,390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.39, 3,545.75 and 1,390.48 is: 1,918.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.39 : 3,545.75 = 1,390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.39/3,545.75 = 1,390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.39x = 3,545.75 × 1,390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.39x = 4,930,269.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,269.78/2,569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.85

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