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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.31, 3,852.11 and 1,032.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.31, 3,852.11 and 1,032.39 is: 1,547.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.31 : 3,852.11 = 1,032.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.31/3,852.11 = 1,032.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.31x = 3,852.11 × 1,032.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.31x = 3,976,874.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,976,874.68/2,570.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.24

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