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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.67, 3,545.96 and 1,450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.67, 3,545.96 and 1,450.72 is: 2,001.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.67 : 3,545.96 = 1,450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.67/3,545.96 = 1,450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.67x = 3,545.96 × 1,450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.67x = 5,144,195.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,144,195.09/2,569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.89

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