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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.88, 2,558.94 and 1,570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.88, 2,558.94 and 1,570.20 is: 2,354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.88 : 2,558.94 = 1,570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.88/2,558.94 = 1,570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.88x = 2,558.94 × 1,570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.88x = 4,018,047.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,047.59/1,706.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.03

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