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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.82, 4,139.38 and 2,570.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.82, 4,139.38 and 2,570.32 is: 3,837.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.82 : 4,139.38 = 2,570.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.82/4,139.38 = 2,570.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.82x = 4,139.38 × 2,570.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.82x = 10,639,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,639,531.20/2,772.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.08

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