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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.38, 3,540.21 and 1,570.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.38, 3,540.21 and 1,570.52 is: 2,167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.38 : 3,540.21 = 1,570.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.38/3,540.21 = 1,570.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.38x = 3,540.21 × 1,570.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.38x = 5,559,970.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,559,970.61/2,565.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.31

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