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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.78, 3,393.16 and 1,570.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.78, 3,393.16 and 1,570.50 is: 2,351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.78 : 3,393.16 = 1,570.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.78/3,393.16 = 1,570.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.78x = 3,393.16 × 1,570.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.78x = 5,328,957.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,328,957.78/2,265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.93

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