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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.98, 3,220.59 and 1,570.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.98, 3,220.59 and 1,570.34 is: 2,356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.98 : 3,220.59 = 1,570.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.98/3,220.59 = 1,570.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.98x = 3,220.59 × 1,570.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.98x = 5,057,421.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,057,421.30/2,145.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.70

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