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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.88, 3,742.49 and 1,570.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.88, 3,742.49 and 1,570.07 is: 2,356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.88 : 3,742.49 = 1,570.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.88/3,742.49 = 1,570.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.88x = 3,742.49 × 1,570.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.88x = 5,875,963.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,875,963.42/2,493.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.16

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