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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.84, 3,282.47 and 1,570.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.84, 3,282.47 and 1,570.27 is: 2,167.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.84 : 3,282.47 = 1,570.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.84/3,282.47 = 1,570.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.84x = 3,282.47 × 1,570.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.84x = 5,154,359.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,154,359.89/2,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.67

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