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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.90, 2,442.77 and 1,570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.90, 2,442.77 and 1,570.20 is: 2,357.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.90 : 2,442.77 = 1,570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.90/2,442.77 = 1,570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.90x = 2,442.77 × 1,570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.90x = 3,835,629.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,629.60/1,626.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.63

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