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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.42, 3,547.17 and 1,391.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.42, 3,547.17 and 1,391.49 is: 1,920.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.42 : 3,547.17 = 1,391.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.42/3,547.17 = 1,391.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.42x = 3,547.17 × 1,391.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.42x = 4,935,851.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935,851.58/2,570.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.25

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