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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.60, 3,855.86 and 622.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.60, 3,855.86 and 622.79 is: 934.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.60 : 3,855.86 = 622.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.60/3,855.86 = 622.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.60x = 3,855.86 × 622.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.60x = 2,401,368.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,368.66/2,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.17

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