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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.25, 3,545.35 and 1,897.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.25, 3,545.35 and 1,897.37 is: 2,617.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.25 : 3,545.35 = 1,897.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.25/3,545.35 = 1,897.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.25x = 3,545.35 × 1,897.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.25x = 6,726,831.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,726,831.87/2,570.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.19

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