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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.59, 3,855.99 and 1,010.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.59, 3,855.99 and 1,010.46 is: 1,515.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.59 : 3,855.99 = 1,010.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.59/3,855.99 = 1,010.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.59x = 3,855.99 × 1,010.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.59x = 3,896,323.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,323.66/2,570.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.73

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