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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.57, 3,959.62 and 1,900.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.57, 3,959.62 and 1,900.42 is: 2,621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.57 : 3,959.62 = 1,900.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.57/3,959.62 = 1,900.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.57x = 3,959.62 × 1,900.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.57x = 7,524,926.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,524,926.39/2,870.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.40

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