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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.68, 3,324.95 and 1,570.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.68, 3,324.95 and 1,570.11 is: 2,167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.68 : 3,324.95 = 1,570.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.68/3,324.95 = 1,570.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.68x = 3,324.95 × 1,570.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.68x = 5,220,537.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220,537.24/2,408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.39

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