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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.13, 3,856.76 and 1,011.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.13, 3,856.76 and 1,011.07 is: 1,516.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.13 : 3,856.76 = 1,011.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.13/3,856.76 = 1,011.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.13x = 3,856.76 × 1,011.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.13x = 3,899,454.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,454.33/2,571.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.63

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