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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.50, 3,547.89 and 2,150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.50, 3,547.89 and 2,150.13 is: 2,967.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.50 : 3,547.89 = 2,150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.50/3,547.89 = 2,150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.50x = 3,547.89 × 2,150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.50x = 7,628,424.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,628,424.73/2,570.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,967.68

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