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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.51, 3,855.76 and 622.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.51, 3,855.76 and 622.73 is: 934.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.51 : 3,855.76 = 622.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.51/3,855.76 = 622.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.51x = 3,855.76 × 622.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.51x = 2,401,105.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,105.51/2,570.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.10

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