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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.06, 3,855.26 and 1,009.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.06, 3,855.26 and 1,009.94 is: 1,514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.06 : 3,855.26 = 1,009.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.06/3,855.26 = 1,009.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.06x = 3,855.26 × 1,009.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.06x = 3,893,564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,564.53/2,570.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.97

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