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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.79, 3,546.28 and 1,390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.79, 3,546.28 and 1,390.84 is: 1,919.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.79 : 3,546.28 = 1,390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.79/3,546.28 = 1,390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.79x = 3,546.28 × 1,390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.79x = 4,932,308.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,932,308.08/2,569.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.34

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