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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.31, 2,441.58 and 1,571.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.31, 2,441.58 and 1,571.29 is: 2,167.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.31 : 2,441.58 = 1,571.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.31/2,441.58 = 1,571.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.31x = 2,441.58 × 1,571.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.31x = 3,836,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,418.24/1,770.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.09

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