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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.13, 3,856.41 and 2,443.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.13, 3,856.41 and 2,443.37 is: 3,666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.13 : 3,856.41 = 2,443.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.13/3,856.41 = 2,443.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.13x = 3,856.41 × 2,443.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.13x = 9,422,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,422,617.22/2,570.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.20

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