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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.64, 3,852.72 and 1,415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.64, 3,852.72 and 1,415.04 is: 2,120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.64 : 3,852.72 = 1,415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.64/3,852.72 = 1,415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.64x = 3,852.72 × 1,415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.64x = 5,451,752.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451,752.91/2,570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.78

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