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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.31, 3,384.95 and 1,570.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.31, 3,384.95 and 1,570.58 is: 2,164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.31 : 3,384.95 = 1,570.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.31/3,384.95 = 1,570.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.31x = 3,384.95 × 1,570.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.31x = 5,316,334.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,316,334.77/2,456.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.36

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