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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.93, 3,539.94 and 1,570.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.93, 3,539.94 and 1,570.45 is: 2,167.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.93 : 3,539.94 = 1,570.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.93/3,539.94 = 1,570.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.93x = 3,539.94 × 1,570.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.93x = 5,559,290.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,559,290.92/2,564.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.43

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