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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.98, 2,977.98 and 1,570.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.98, 2,977.98 and 1,570.58 is: 2,164.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.98 : 2,977.98 = 1,570.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.98/2,977.98 = 1,570.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.98x = 2,977.98 × 1,570.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.98x = 4,677,155.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,155.83/2,160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.37

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