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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.23, 7,554.83 and 2,570.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.23, 7,554.83 and 2,570.67 is: 3,857.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.23 : 7,554.83 = 2,570.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.23/7,554.83 = 2,570.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.23x = 7,554.83 × 2,570.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.23x = 19,420,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,420,961.98/5,035.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.02

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