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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.68, 3,854.55 and 1,010.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.68, 3,854.55 and 1,010.14 is: 1,514.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.68 : 3,854.55 = 1,010.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.68/3,854.55 = 1,010.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.68x = 3,854.55 × 1,010.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.68x = 3,893,629.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,629.29/2,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.04

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