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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.38, 3,539.57 and 1,570.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.38, 3,539.57 and 1,570.30 is: 2,166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.38 : 3,539.57 = 1,570.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.38/3,539.57 = 1,570.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.38x = 3,539.57 × 1,570.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.38x = 5,558,186.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558,186.77/2,565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.61

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