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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.21, 3,539.19 and 1,570.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.21, 3,539.19 and 1,570.26 is: 2,166.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.21 : 3,539.19 = 1,570.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.21/3,539.19 = 1,570.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.21x = 3,539.19 × 1,570.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.21x = 5,557,448.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,557,448.49/2,565.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.47

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