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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.95, 2,820.86 and 1,570.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.95, 2,820.86 and 1,570.10 is: 2,167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.95 : 2,820.86 = 1,570.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.95/2,820.86 = 1,570.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.95x = 2,820.86 × 1,570.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.95x = 4,429,032.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,032.29/2,042.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.96

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