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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.21, 3,850.33 and 1,690.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.21, 3,850.33 and 1,690.05 is: 2,531.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.21 : 3,850.33 = 1,690.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.21/3,850.33 = 1,690.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.21x = 3,850.33 × 1,690.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.21x = 6,507,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,507,250.22/2,570.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.80

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