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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.22, 3,546.89 and 1,391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.22, 3,546.89 and 1,391.28 is: 1,919.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.22 : 3,546.89 = 1,391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.22/3,546.89 = 1,391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.22x = 3,546.89 × 1,391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.22x = 4,934,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,934,717.12/2,570.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.96

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