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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.89, 3,549.39 and 1,510.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.89, 3,549.39 and 1,510.68 is: 2,084.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.89 : 3,549.39 = 1,510.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.89/3,549.39 = 1,510.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.89x = 3,549.39 × 1,510.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.89x = 5,361,992.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361,992.49/2,572.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.03

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