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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.32, 3,138.73 and 1,570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.32, 3,138.73 and 1,570.20 is: 2,353.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.32 : 3,138.73 = 1,570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.32/3,138.73 = 1,570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.32x = 3,138.73 × 1,570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.32x = 4,928,433.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928,433.85/2,094.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.24

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