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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.09, 3,546.72 and 1,391.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.09, 3,546.72 and 1,391.15 is: 1,919.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.09 : 3,546.72 = 1,391.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.09/3,546.72 = 1,391.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.09x = 3,546.72 × 1,391.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.09x = 4,934,028.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,934,028.39/2,570.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.79

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