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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.11, 3,546.74 and 1,391.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.11, 3,546.74 and 1,391.18 is: 1,919.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.11 : 3,546.74 = 1,391.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.11/3,546.74 = 1,391.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.11x = 3,546.74 × 1,391.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.11x = 4,934,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,934,139.50/2,570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.82

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