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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.08, 3,851.52 and 2,023.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.08, 3,851.52 and 2,023.33 is: 3,032.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.08 : 3,851.52 = 2,023.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.08/3,851.52 = 2,023.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.08x = 3,851.52 × 2,023.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.08x = 7,792,895.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,792,895.96/2,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.16

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