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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.91, 3,548.22 and 1,687.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.91, 3,548.22 and 1,687.22 is: 2,329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.91 : 3,548.22 = 1,687.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.91/3,548.22 = 1,687.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.91x = 3,548.22 × 1,687.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.91x = 5,986,627.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,986,627.75/2,569.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.51

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