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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.44, 3,551.28 and 2,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.44, 3,551.28 and 2,266.08 is: 3,132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.44 : 3,551.28 = 2,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.44/3,551.28 = 2,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.44x = 3,551.28 × 2,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.44x = 8,047,484.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,047,484.58/2,569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.00

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