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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.56, 3,910.02 and 2,570.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.56, 3,910.02 and 2,570.64 is: 3,524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.56 : 3,910.02 = 2,570.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.56/3,910.02 = 2,570.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.56x = 3,910.02 × 2,570.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.56x = 10,051,253.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,051,253.81/2,851.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.83

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