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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.65, 3,668.40 and 1,570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.65, 3,668.40 and 1,570.80 is: 2,352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.65 : 3,668.40 = 1,570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.65/3,668.40 = 1,570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.65x = 3,668.40 × 1,570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.65x = 5,762,322.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,762,322.72/2,449.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.30

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