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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.54, 3,541.02 and 1,570.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.54, 3,541.02 and 1,570.78 is: 2,167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.54 : 3,541.02 = 1,570.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.54/3,541.02 = 1,570.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.54x = 3,541.02 × 1,570.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.54x = 5,562,163.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,562,163.40/2,566.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.18

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