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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.14, 3,534.99 and 2,071.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.14, 3,534.99 and 2,071.63 is: 2,849.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.14 : 3,534.99 = 2,071.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.14/3,534.99 = 2,071.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.14x = 3,534.99 × 2,071.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.14x = 7,323,191.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,323,191.33/2,570.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.34

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