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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.53, 3,044.10 and 1,570.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.53, 3,044.10 and 1,570.44 is: 2,353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.53 : 3,044.10 = 1,570.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.53/3,044.10 = 1,570.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.53x = 3,044.10 × 1,570.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.53x = 4,780,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,780,553.33/2,031.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.18

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