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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.13, 3,545.64 and 1,521.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.13, 3,545.64 and 1,521.54 is: 2,099.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.13 : 3,545.64 = 1,521.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.13/3,545.64 = 1,521.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.13x = 3,545.64 × 1,521.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.13x = 5,394,833.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,394,833.09/2,570.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.05

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