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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.92, 4,957.17 and 2,570.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.92, 4,957.17 and 2,570.92 is: 3,862.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.92 : 4,957.17 = 2,570.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.92/4,957.17 = 2,570.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.92x = 4,957.17 × 2,570.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.92x = 12,744,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,744,487.50/3,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.06

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