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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.90, 3,861.20 and 1,113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.90, 3,861.20 and 1,113.10 is: 1,670.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.90 : 3,861.20 = 1,113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.90/3,861.20 = 1,113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.90x = 3,861.20 × 1,113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.90x = 4,297,901.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297,901.72/2,572.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.45

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