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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569.14, 3,533.61 and 2,070.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569.14, 3,533.61 and 2,070.63 is: 2,847.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569.14 : 3,533.61 = 2,070.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569.14/3,533.61 = 2,070.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569.14x = 3,533.61 × 2,070.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569.14x = 7,316,798.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,316,798.87/2,569.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.96

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