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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.30, 3,570.25 and 2,210.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.30, 3,570.25 and 2,210.11 is: 3,052.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.30 : 3,570.25 = 2,210.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.30/3,570.25 = 2,210.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.30x = 3,570.25 × 2,210.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.30x = 7,890,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,890,630.78/2,585.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.11

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