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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.28, 2,818.44 and 1,570.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.28, 2,818.44 and 1,570.68 is: 2,167.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.28 : 2,818.44 = 1,570.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.28/2,818.44 = 1,570.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.28x = 2,818.44 × 1,570.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.28x = 4,426,867.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,867.34/2,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.61

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