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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.12, 3,857.96 and 1,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.12, 3,857.96 and 1,011.24 is: 1,516.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.12 : 3,857.96 = 1,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.12/3,857.96 = 1,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.12x = 3,857.96 × 1,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.12x = 3,901,323.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,323.47/2,572.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.77

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