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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.96, 3,080.52 and 1,570.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.96, 3,080.52 and 1,570.25 is: 2,166.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.96 : 3,080.52 = 1,570.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.96/3,080.52 = 1,570.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.96x = 3,080.52 × 1,570.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.96x = 4,837,186.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837,186.53/2,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.27

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