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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.02, 3,858.26 and 1,110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.02, 3,858.26 and 1,110.32 is: 1,666.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.02 : 3,858.26 = 1,110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.02/3,858.26 = 1,110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.02x = 3,858.26 × 1,110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.02x = 4,283,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,878.40/2,571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.22

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