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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.39, 3,403.47 and 1,570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.39, 3,403.47 and 1,570.02 is: 2,167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.39 : 3,403.47 = 1,570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.39/3,403.47 = 1,570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.39x = 3,403.47 × 1,570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.39x = 5,343,515.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,343,515.97/2,465.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.42

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