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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.48, 3,551.52 and 2,372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.48, 3,551.52 and 2,372.68 is: 3,279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.48 : 3,551.52 = 2,372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.48/3,551.52 = 2,372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.48x = 3,551.52 × 2,372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.48x = 8,426,620.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,426,620.47/2,569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.50

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