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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.64, 3,835.12 and 2,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.64, 3,835.12 and 2,359.20 is: 3,519.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.64 : 3,835.12 = 2,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.64/3,835.12 = 2,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.64x = 3,835.12 × 2,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.64x = 9,047,815.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,047,815.10/2,570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.67

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