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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.24, 3,191.76 and 1,570.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.24, 3,191.76 and 1,570.04 is: 2,167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.24 : 3,191.76 = 1,570.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.24/3,191.76 = 1,570.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.24x = 3,191.76 × 1,570.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.24x = 5,011,190.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,011,190.87/2,312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.25

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