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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.06, 3,082.02 and 1,570.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.06, 3,082.02 and 1,570.70 is: 2,166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.06 : 3,082.02 = 1,570.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.06/3,082.02 = 1,570.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.06x = 3,082.02 × 1,570.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.06x = 4,840,928.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,840,928.81/2,234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.88

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