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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.31, 3,855.33 and 815.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.31, 3,855.33 and 815.22 is: 1,222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.31 : 3,855.33 = 815.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.31/3,855.33 = 815.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.31x = 3,855.33 × 815.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.31x = 3,142,942.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,942.12/2,570.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.79

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