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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.90, 3,547.83 and 1,391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.90, 3,547.83 and 1,391.96 is: 1,920.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.90 : 3,547.83 = 1,391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.90/3,547.83 = 1,391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.90x = 3,547.83 × 1,391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.90x = 4,938,437.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,938,437.45/2,570.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.90

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