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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.64, 3,856.97 and 2,366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.64, 3,856.97 and 2,366.31 is: 3,550.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.64 : 3,856.97 = 2,366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.64/3,856.97 = 2,366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.64x = 3,856.97 × 2,366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.64x = 9,126,793.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,126,793.75/2,570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.40

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