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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.52, 3,081.28 and 1,570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.52, 3,081.28 and 1,570.80 is: 2,167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.52 : 3,081.28 = 1,570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.52/3,081.28 = 1,570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.52x = 3,081.28 × 1,570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.52x = 4,840,074.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,840,074.62/2,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.02

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