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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,679.55, 2,519.33 and 1,570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,679.55, 2,519.33 and 1,570.20 is: 2,355.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,679.55 : 2,519.33 = 1,570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,679.55/2,519.33 = 1,570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,679.55x = 2,519.33 × 1,570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,679.55x = 3,955,851.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,851.97/1,679.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.30

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