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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.05, 3,502.53 and 1,570.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.05, 3,502.53 and 1,570.41 is: 2,355.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.05 : 3,502.53 = 1,570.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.05/3,502.53 = 1,570.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.05x = 3,502.53 × 1,570.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.05x = 5,500,408.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,500,408.14/2,335.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.58

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