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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,496.76, 5,232.56 and 2,570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,496.76, 5,232.56 and 2,570 is: 3,845.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,496.76 : 5,232.56 = 2,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,496.76/5,232.56 = 2,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,496.76x = 5,232.56 × 2,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,496.76x = 13,447,679.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,447,679.20/3,496.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.75

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