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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.20, 3,856.84 and 1,089.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.20, 3,856.84 and 1,089.34 is: 1,634.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.20 : 3,856.84 = 1,089.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.20/3,856.84 = 1,089.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.20x = 3,856.84 × 1,089.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.20x = 4,201,411.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,411.63/2,570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.66

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