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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.94, 3,854.62 and 815.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.94, 3,854.62 and 815.37 is: 1,222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.94 : 3,854.62 = 815.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.94/3,854.62 = 815.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.94x = 3,854.62 × 815.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.94x = 3,142,928.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142,928.07/2,570.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.48

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