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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.04, 3,548.70 and 2,373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.04, 3,548.70 and 2,373.48 is: 3,277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.04 : 3,548.70 = 2,373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.04/3,548.70 = 2,373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.04x = 3,548.70 × 2,373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.04x = 8,422,768.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,422,768.48/2,570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.29

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