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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.52, 3,545.78 and 1,507.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.52, 3,545.78 and 1,507.13 is: 2,079.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.52 : 3,545.78 = 1,507.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.52/3,545.78 = 1,507.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.52x = 3,545.78 × 1,507.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.52x = 5,343,964.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,343,964.04/2,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.76

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