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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.71, 3,546.27 and 1,521.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.71, 3,546.27 and 1,521.78 is: 2,100.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.71 : 3,546.27 = 1,521.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.71/3,546.27 = 1,521.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.71x = 3,546.27 × 1,521.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.71x = 5,396,642.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,396,642.76/2,569.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.10

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