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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.90, 3,546.48 and 1,451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.90, 3,546.48 and 1,451.08 is: 2,002.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.90 : 3,546.48 = 1,451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.90/3,546.48 = 1,451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.90x = 3,546.48 × 1,451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.90x = 5,146,226.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,146,226.20/2,569.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.50

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