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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.90, 4,372.22 and 2,570.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.90, 4,372.22 and 2,570.04 is: 3,853.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.90 : 4,372.22 = 2,570.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.90/4,372.22 = 2,570.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.90x = 4,372.22 × 2,570.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.90x = 11,236,780.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,236,780.29/2,915.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.62

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