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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.70, 2,410.05 and 1,570.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.70, 2,410.05 and 1,570.70 is: 2,356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.70 : 2,410.05 = 1,570.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.70/2,410.05 = 1,570.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.70x = 2,410.05 × 1,570.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.70x = 3,785,465.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,465.54/1,606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.05

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