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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.26, 3,546.93 and 1,522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.26, 3,546.93 and 1,522.34 is: 2,100.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.26 : 3,546.93 = 1,522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.26/3,546.93 = 1,522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.26x = 3,546.93 × 1,522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.26x = 5,399,633.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,399,633.42/2,570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.81

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