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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.03, 2,338.17 and 1,475.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.03, 2,338.17 and 1,475.72 is: 2,197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.03 : 2,338.17 = 1,475.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.03/2,338.17 = 1,475.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.03x = 2,338.17 × 1,475.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.03x = 3,450,475.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,475.78/1,570.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.71

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