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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.68, 2,163.02 and 1,538.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.68, 2,163.02 and 1,538.04 is: 2,118.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.68 : 2,163.02 = 1,538.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.68/2,163.02 = 1,538.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.68x = 2,163.02 × 1,538.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.68x = 3,326,811.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,811.28/1,570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.07

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