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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.63, 3,547.28 and 1,451.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.63, 3,547.28 and 1,451.41 is: 2,002.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.63 : 3,547.28 = 1,451.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.63/3,547.28 = 1,451.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.63x = 3,547.28 × 1,451.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.63x = 5,148,559.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,148,559.28/2,570.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.84

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