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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.39, 3,546.43 and 1,507.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.39, 3,546.43 and 1,507.31 is: 2,080.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.39 : 3,546.43 = 1,507.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.39/3,546.43 = 1,507.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.39x = 3,546.43 × 1,507.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.39x = 5,345,561.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,345,561.20/2,569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.48

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