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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.58, 3,545.93 and 1,450.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.58, 3,545.93 and 1,450.49 is: 2,001.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.58 : 3,545.93 = 1,450.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.58/3,545.93 = 1,450.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.58x = 3,545.93 × 1,450.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.58x = 5,143,311.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,143,311.02/2,569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.62

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