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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.10, 3,570.21 and 2,254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.10, 3,570.21 and 2,254.14 is: 3,116.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.10 : 3,570.21 = 2,254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.10/3,570.21 = 2,254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.10x = 3,570.21 × 2,254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.10x = 8,047,753.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,047,753.17/2,582.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.75

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