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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.40, 2,755.52 and 1,570.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.40, 2,755.52 and 1,570.38 is: 2,342.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.40 : 2,755.52 = 1,570.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.40/2,755.52 = 1,570.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.40x = 2,755.52 × 1,570.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.40x = 4,327,217.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,217.42/1,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.33

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