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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.92, 3,547.78 and 1,451.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.92, 3,547.78 and 1,451.76 is: 2,003.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.92 : 3,547.78 = 1,451.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.92/3,547.78 = 1,451.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.92x = 3,547.78 × 1,451.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.92x = 5,150,525.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150,525.09/2,570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.38

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