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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.20, 3,852.86 and 2,334.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.20, 3,852.86 and 2,334.49 is: 3,499.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.20 : 3,852.86 = 2,334.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.20/3,852.86 = 2,334.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.20x = 3,852.86 × 2,334.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.20x = 8,994,463.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,994,463.14/2,570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.52

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