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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.89, 3,861.04 and 2,354.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.89, 3,861.04 and 2,354.01 is: 3,535.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.89 : 3,861.04 = 2,354.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.89/3,861.04 = 2,354.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.89x = 3,861.04 × 2,354.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.89x = 9,088,920.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,088,920.89/2,570.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.32

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