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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.98, 3,546.56 and 1,450.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.98, 3,546.56 and 1,450.91 is: 2,002.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.98 : 3,546.56 = 1,450.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.98/3,546.56 = 1,450.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.98x = 3,546.56 × 1,450.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.98x = 5,145,739.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,145,739.37/2,569.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.25

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