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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.64, 3,546.12 and 1,507.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.64, 3,546.12 and 1,507.17 is: 2,079.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.64 : 3,546.12 = 1,507.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.64/3,546.12 = 1,507.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.64x = 3,546.12 × 1,507.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.64x = 5,344,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,344,605.68/2,569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.91

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