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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.33, 3,547.05 and 1,391.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.33, 3,547.05 and 1,391.40 is: 1,920.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.33 : 3,547.05 = 1,391.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.33/3,547.05 = 1,391.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.33x = 3,547.05 × 1,391.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.33x = 4,935,365.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935,365.37/2,570.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.13

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