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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.20, 3,858.30 and 2,377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.20, 3,858.30 and 2,377.80 is: 3,566.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.20 : 3,858.30 = 2,377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.20/3,858.30 = 2,377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.20x = 3,858.30 × 2,377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.20x = 9,174,265.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,174,265.74/2,572.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.70

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