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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.42, 3,325.07 and 1,570.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.42, 3,325.07 and 1,570.58 is: 2,168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.42 : 3,325.07 = 1,570.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.42/3,325.07 = 1,570.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.42x = 3,325.07 × 1,570.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.42x = 5,222,293.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,222,293.23/2,408.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.35

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