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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.56, 3,252.96 and 1,570.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.56, 3,252.96 and 1,570.32 is: 2,167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.56 : 3,252.96 = 1,570.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.56/3,252.96 = 1,570.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.56x = 3,252.96 × 1,570.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.56x = 5,108,188.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,108,188.15/2,356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.65

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