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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.48, 3,855.72 and 1,475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.48, 3,855.72 and 1,475.54 is: 2,213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.48 : 3,855.72 = 1,475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.48/3,855.72 = 1,475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.48x = 3,855.72 × 1,475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.48x = 5,689,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,689,269.09/2,570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.31

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