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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.92, 3,829.85 and 2,411.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.92, 3,829.85 and 2,411.56 is: 3,592.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.92 : 3,829.85 = 2,411.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.92/3,829.85 = 2,411.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.92x = 3,829.85 × 2,411.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.92x = 9,235,913.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,235,913.07/2,570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.45

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