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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.38, 2,936.37 and 1,570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.38, 2,936.37 and 1,570.20 is: 2,166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.38 : 2,936.37 = 1,570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.38/2,936.37 = 1,570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.38x = 2,936.37 × 1,570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.38x = 4,610,688.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610,688.17/2,128.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.29

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