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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.85, 3,546.72 and 1,626.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.85, 3,546.72 and 1,626.75 is: 2,244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.85 : 3,546.72 = 1,626.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.85/3,546.72 = 1,626.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.85x = 3,546.72 × 1,626.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.85x = 5,769,626.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,769,626.76/2,570.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.25

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