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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.87, 3,276.07 and 1,570.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.87, 3,276.07 and 1,570.77 is: 2,354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.87 : 3,276.07 = 1,570.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.87/3,276.07 = 1,570.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.87x = 3,276.07 × 1,570.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.87x = 5,145,952.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,145,952.47/2,185.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.19

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