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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.27, 3,855.37 and 815.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.27, 3,855.37 and 815.27 is: 1,222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.27 : 3,855.37 = 815.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.27/3,855.37 = 815.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.27x = 3,855.37 × 815.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.27x = 3,143,167.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,167.50/2,570.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.89

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