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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.24, 3,851.52 and 2,111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.24, 3,851.52 and 2,111.28 is: 3,163.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.24 : 3,851.52 = 2,111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.24/3,851.52 = 2,111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.24x = 3,851.52 × 2,111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.24x = 8,131,637.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,131,637.15/2,570.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.77

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