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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.66, 3,547.49 and 1,391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.66, 3,547.49 and 1,391.70 is: 1,920.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.66 : 3,547.49 = 1,391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.66/3,547.49 = 1,391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.66x = 3,547.49 × 1,391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.66x = 4,937,041.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,937,041.83/2,570.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.53

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