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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.21, 3,985.82 and 1,270.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.21, 3,985.82 and 1,270.22 is: 1,905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.21 : 3,985.82 = 1,270.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.21/3,985.82 = 1,270.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.21x = 3,985.82 × 1,270.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.21x = 5,062,881.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,881.42/2,657.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.34

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