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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.56, 3,855.84 and 1,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.56, 3,855.84 and 1,352 is: 2,028.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.56 : 3,855.84 = 1,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.56/3,855.84 = 1,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.56x = 3,855.84 × 1,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.56x = 5,213,095.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,213,095.68/2,570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.00

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