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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.04, 3,542.80 and 1,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.04, 3,542.80 and 1,573 is: 2,170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.04 : 3,542.80 = 1,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.04/3,542.80 = 1,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.04x = 3,542.80 × 1,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.04x = 5,572,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,572,824.40/2,567.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.91

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