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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.88, 5,607.64 and 2,569.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.88, 5,607.64 and 2,569.84 is: 3,546.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.88 : 5,607.64 = 2,569.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.88/5,607.64 = 2,569.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.88x = 5,607.64 × 2,569.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.88x = 14,410,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,410,737.58/4,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.93

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