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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.32, 3,546.76 and 1,466.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.32, 3,546.76 and 1,466.32 is: 2,023.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.32 : 3,546.76 = 1,466.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.32/3,546.76 = 1,466.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.32x = 3,546.76 × 1,466.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.32x = 5,200,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,200,685.12/2,570.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.36

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