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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.27, 3,538.89 and 1,570.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.27, 3,538.89 and 1,570.19 is: 2,166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.27 : 3,538.89 = 1,570.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.27/3,538.89 = 1,570.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.27x = 3,538.89 × 1,570.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.27x = 5,556,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,556,711.99/2,565.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.13

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