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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.16, 3,543.36 and 1,684.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.16, 3,543.36 and 1,684.56 is: 2,322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.16 : 3,543.36 = 1,684.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.16/3,543.36 = 1,684.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.16x = 3,543.36 × 1,684.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.16x = 5,969,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,969,002.52/2,570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.42

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