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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.92, 3,546.40 and 1,450.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.92, 3,546.40 and 1,450.76 is: 2,002.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.92 : 3,546.40 = 1,450.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.92/3,546.40 = 1,450.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.92x = 3,546.40 × 1,450.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.92x = 5,144,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,144,975.26/2,569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.00

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