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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.85, 3,548.33 and 1,675.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.85, 3,548.33 and 1,675.71 is: 2,312.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.85 : 3,548.33 = 1,675.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.85/3,548.33 = 1,675.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.85x = 3,548.33 × 1,675.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.85x = 5,945,963.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,945,963.69/2,570.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.84

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