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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.90, 3,548 and 2,099.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.90, 3,548 and 2,099.28 is: 2,894.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.90 : 3,548 = 2,099.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.90/3,548 = 2,099.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.90x = 3,548 × 2,099.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.90x = 7,448,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,448,245.44/2,572.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,894.88

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