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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.60, 2,349.82 and 1,349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.60, 2,349.82 and 1,349.48 is: 2,019.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.60 : 2,349.82 = 1,349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.60/2,349.82 = 1,349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.60x = 2,349.82 × 1,349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.60x = 3,171,035.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,035.09/1,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.00

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