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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.50, 3,855.48 and 1,527.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.50, 3,855.48 and 1,527.19 is: 2,290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.50 : 3,855.48 = 1,527.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.50/3,855.48 = 1,527.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.50x = 3,855.48 × 1,527.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.50x = 5,888,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,888,050.50/2,570.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.62

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