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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.38, 3,544.94 and 1,674.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.38, 3,544.94 and 1,674.34 is: 2,309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.38 : 3,544.94 = 1,674.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.38/3,544.94 = 1,674.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.38x = 3,544.94 × 1,674.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.38x = 5,935,434.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,935,434.84/2,570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.17

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