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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.76, 3,554.55 and 2,452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.76, 3,554.55 and 2,452.50 is: 3,391.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.76 : 3,554.55 = 2,452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.76/3,554.55 = 2,452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.76x = 3,554.55 × 2,452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.76x = 8,717,533.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,717,533.88/2,570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.03

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