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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.01, 3,546.58 and 1,450.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.01, 3,546.58 and 1,450.99 is: 2,002.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.01 : 3,546.58 = 1,450.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.01/3,546.58 = 1,450.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.01x = 3,546.58 × 1,450.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.01x = 5,146,047.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,146,047.96/2,570.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.35

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