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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.11, 3,544.94 and 1,575.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.11, 3,544.94 and 1,575.87 is: 2,173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.11 : 3,544.94 = 1,575.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.11/3,544.94 = 1,575.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.11x = 3,544.94 × 1,575.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.11x = 5,586,364.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,586,364.60/2,570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.59

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