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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.87, 3,222.80 and 1,570.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.87, 3,222.80 and 1,570.69 is: 2,355.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.87 : 3,222.80 = 1,570.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.87/3,222.80 = 1,570.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.87x = 3,222.80 × 1,570.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.87x = 5,062,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,003.82/2,148.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.66

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