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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.41, 3,545.77 and 1,390.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.41, 3,545.77 and 1,390.46 is: 1,918.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.41 : 3,545.77 = 1,390.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.41/3,545.77 = 1,390.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.41x = 3,545.77 × 1,390.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.41x = 4,930,226.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,226.67/2,569.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.82

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