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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.72, 3,854.72 and 1,335.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.72, 3,854.72 and 1,335.11 is: 2,001.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.72 : 3,854.72 = 1,335.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.72/3,854.72 = 1,335.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.72x = 3,854.72 × 1,335.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.72x = 5,146,449.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,146,449.27/2,570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.95

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