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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.26, 3,836.37 and 2,508.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.26, 3,836.37 and 2,508.10 is: 3,743.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.26 : 3,836.37 = 2,508.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.26/3,836.37 = 2,508.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.26x = 3,836.37 × 2,508.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.26x = 9,621,999.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,621,999.60/2,570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.59

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