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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.65, 3,546.10 and 1,390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.65, 3,546.10 and 1,390.72 is: 1,919.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.65 : 3,546.10 = 1,390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.65/3,546.10 = 1,390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.65x = 3,546.10 × 1,390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.65x = 4,931,607.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,931,607.51/2,569.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.18

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