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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.55, 3,545.58 and 1,507.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.55, 3,545.58 and 1,507.23 is: 2,079.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.55 : 3,545.58 = 1,507.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.55/3,545.58 = 1,507.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.55x = 3,545.58 × 1,507.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.55x = 5,344,004.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,344,004.54/2,569.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.74

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