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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.47, 2,162.30 and 1,333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.47, 2,162.30 and 1,333.92 is: 1,836.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.47 : 2,162.30 = 1,333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.47/2,162.30 = 1,333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.47x = 2,162.30 × 1,333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.47x = 2,884,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,335.22/1,570.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.61

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