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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.49, 3,539.58 and 1,570.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.49, 3,539.58 and 1,570.59 is: 2,167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.49 : 3,539.58 = 1,570.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.49/3,539.58 = 1,570.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.49x = 3,539.58 × 1,570.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.49x = 5,559,228.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,559,228.95/2,564.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.77

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