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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.73, 3,470.52 and 1,570.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.73, 3,470.52 and 1,570.91 is: 2,167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.73 : 3,470.52 = 1,570.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.73/3,470.52 = 1,570.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.73x = 3,470.52 × 1,570.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.73x = 5,451,857.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,451,857.22/2,515.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.11

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