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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.85, 2,264.94 and 1,570.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.85, 2,264.94 and 1,570.85 is: 2,264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.85 : 2,264.94 = 1,570.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.85/2,264.94 = 1,570.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.85x = 2,264.94 × 1,570.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.85x = 3,557,881.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,881.00/1,570.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.94

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