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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.06, 2,788.58 and 1,570.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.06, 2,788.58 and 1,570.91 is: 2,168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.06 : 2,788.58 = 1,570.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.06/2,788.58 = 1,570.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.06x = 2,788.58 × 1,570.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.06x = 4,380,600.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,600.35/2,020.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.55

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