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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570.97, 3,860.11 and 2,453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570.97, 3,860.11 and 2,453.52 is: 3,683.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570.97 : 3,860.11 = 2,453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570.97/3,860.11 = 2,453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570.97x = 3,860.11 × 2,453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570.97x = 9,470,857.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,470,857.09/2,570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.77

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