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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.81, 3,858.62 and 1,339.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.81, 3,858.62 and 1,339.11 is: 2,009.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.81 : 3,858.62 = 1,339.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.81/3,858.62 = 1,339.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.81x = 3,858.62 × 1,339.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.81x = 5,167,109.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167,109.93/2,570.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.92

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