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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.74, 3,541.32 and 1,570.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.74, 3,541.32 and 1,570.98 is: 2,167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.74 : 3,541.32 = 1,570.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.74/3,541.32 = 1,570.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.74x = 3,541.32 × 1,570.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.74x = 5,563,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563,342.89/2,566.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.47

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