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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.72, 3,855.26 and 1,337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.72, 3,855.26 and 1,337.46 is: 2,005.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.72 : 3,855.26 = 1,337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.72/3,855.26 = 1,337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.72x = 3,855.26 × 1,337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.72x = 5,156,244.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,156,244.93/2,570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.76

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