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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.22, 3,547.56 and 1,640.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.22, 3,547.56 and 1,640.34 is: 2,264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.22 : 3,547.56 = 1,640.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.22/3,547.56 = 1,640.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.22x = 3,547.56 × 1,640.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.22x = 5,819,204.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,819,204.57/2,570.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.09

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