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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.51, 3,552.83 and 2,451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.51, 3,552.83 and 2,451.25 is: 3,389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.51 : 3,552.83 = 2,451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.51/3,552.83 = 2,451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.51x = 3,552.83 × 2,451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.51x = 8,708,874.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,708,874.54/2,569.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.31

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