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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.86, 3,277.89 and 1,570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.86, 3,277.89 and 1,570.02 is: 2,351.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.86 : 3,277.89 = 1,570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.86/3,277.89 = 1,570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.86x = 3,277.89 × 1,570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.86x = 5,146,352.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,146,352.86/2,188.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.16

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