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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.46, 3,856.50 and 1,110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.46, 3,856.50 and 1,110.30 is: 1,665.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.46 : 3,856.50 = 1,110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.46/3,856.50 = 1,110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.46x = 3,856.50 × 1,110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.46x = 4,281,871.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,871.95/2,570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.80

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