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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.40, 3,853.44 and 1,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.40, 3,853.44 and 1,273.32 is: 1,908.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.40 : 3,853.44 = 1,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.40/3,853.44 = 1,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.40x = 3,853.44 × 1,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.40x = 4,906,662.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,906,662.22/2,570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.91

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