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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.94, 3,553.35 and 2,267.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.94, 3,553.35 and 2,267.58 is: 3,134.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.94 : 3,553.35 = 2,267.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.94/3,553.35 = 2,267.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.94x = 3,553.35 × 2,267.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.94x = 8,057,505.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,057,505.39/2,570.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.07

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