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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.11, 3,856.98 and 2,322.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.11, 3,856.98 and 2,322.25 is: 3,485.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.11 : 3,856.98 = 2,322.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.11/3,856.98 = 2,322.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.11x = 3,856.98 × 2,322.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.11x = 8,956,871.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,956,871.81/2,570.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.01

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