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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.31, 3,546.99 and 1,391.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.31, 3,546.99 and 1,391.37 is: 1,920.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.31 : 3,546.99 = 1,391.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.31/3,546.99 = 1,391.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.31x = 3,546.99 × 1,391.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.31x = 4,935,175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935,175.48/2,570.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.07

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