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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.01, 4,042.73 and 2,570.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.01, 4,042.73 and 2,570.86 is: 3,875.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.01 : 4,042.73 = 2,570.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.01/4,042.73 = 2,570.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.01x = 4,042.73 × 2,570.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.01x = 10,393,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,393,292.85/2,682.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.19

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