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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.98, 3,469.41 and 1,570.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.98, 3,469.41 and 1,570.33 is: 2,167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.98 : 3,469.41 = 1,570.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.98/3,469.41 = 1,570.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.98x = 3,469.41 × 1,570.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.98x = 5,448,118.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,448,118.61/2,513.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.13

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