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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.08, 5,009.60 and 2,569.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.08, 5,009.60 and 2,569.75 is: 3,546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.08 : 5,009.60 = 2,569.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.08/5,009.60 = 2,569.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.08x = 5,009.60 × 2,569.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.08x = 12,873,419.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,873,419.60/3,630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.32

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