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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.37, 3,547.10 and 1,391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.37, 3,547.10 and 1,391.44 is: 1,920.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.37 : 3,547.10 = 1,391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.37/3,547.10 = 1,391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.37x = 3,547.10 × 1,391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.37x = 4,935,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935,569.30/2,570.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.18

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