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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.10, 3,546.74 and 1,391.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.10, 3,546.74 and 1,391.17 is: 1,919.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.10 : 3,546.74 = 1,391.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.10/3,546.74 = 1,391.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.10x = 3,546.74 × 1,391.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.10x = 4,934,118.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,934,118.29/2,570.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.82

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