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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.23, 3,191.76 and 1,570.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.23, 3,191.76 and 1,570.03 is: 2,167.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.23 : 3,191.76 = 1,570.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.23/3,191.76 = 1,570.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.23x = 3,191.76 × 1,570.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.23x = 5,011,158.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,011,158.95/2,312.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.24

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