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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.12, 2,855.66 and 1,570.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.12, 2,855.66 and 1,570.91 is: 2,168.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.12 : 2,855.66 = 1,570.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.12/2,855.66 = 1,570.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.12x = 2,855.66 × 1,570.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.12x = 4,485,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485,962.72/2,069.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.05

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