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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.51, 2,979.35 and 1,570.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.51, 2,979.35 and 1,570.15 is: 2,170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.51 : 2,979.35 = 1,570.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.51/2,979.35 = 1,570.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.51x = 2,979.35 × 1,570.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.51x = 4,678,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,026.40/2,155.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.26

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