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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.39, 3,222.05 and 1,570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.39, 3,222.05 and 1,570.20 is: 2,354.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.39 : 3,222.05 = 1,570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.39/3,222.05 = 1,570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.39x = 3,222.05 × 1,570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.39x = 5,059,238.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059,238.95/2,148.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.90

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