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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.76, 3,546.19 and 1,450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.76, 3,546.19 and 1,450.66 is: 2,001.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.76 : 3,546.19 = 1,450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.76/3,546.19 = 1,450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.76x = 3,546.19 × 1,450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.76x = 5,144,315.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,144,315.99/2,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.87

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