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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.67, 2,477.78 and 1,570.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.67, 2,477.78 and 1,570.27 is: 2,171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.67 : 2,477.78 = 1,570.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.67/2,477.78 = 1,570.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.67x = 2,477.78 × 1,570.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.67x = 3,890,783.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,783.60/1,791.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.60

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