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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.60, 3,852.06 and 1,414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.60, 3,852.06 and 1,414.76 is: 2,120.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.60 : 3,852.06 = 1,414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.60/3,852.06 = 1,414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.60x = 3,852.06 × 1,414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.60x = 5,449,740.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,449,740.41/2,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.03

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