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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.89, 4,986.27 and 2,569.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.89, 4,986.27 and 2,569.77 is: 3,548.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.89 : 4,986.27 = 2,569.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.89/4,986.27 = 2,569.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.89x = 4,986.27 × 2,569.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.89x = 12,813,567.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,813,567.06/3,610.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.59

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