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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.35, 2,443.47 and 1,570.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.35, 2,443.47 and 1,570.65 is: 2,358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.35 : 2,443.47 = 1,570.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.35/2,443.47 = 1,570.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.35x = 2,443.47 × 1,570.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.35x = 3,837,836.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,836.16/1,627.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.33

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