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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.72, 3,546.19 and 1,450.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.72, 3,546.19 and 1,450.63 is: 2,001.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.72 : 3,546.19 = 1,450.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.72/3,546.19 = 1,450.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.72x = 3,546.19 × 1,450.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.72x = 5,144,217.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,144,217.05/2,569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.86

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