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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.16, 3,854.43 and 1,009.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.16, 3,854.43 and 1,009.70 is: 1,514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.16 : 3,854.43 = 1,009.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.16/3,854.43 = 1,009.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.16x = 3,854.43 × 1,009.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.16x = 3,891,798.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,798.70/2,570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.22

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