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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.72, 3,613.62 and 1,570.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.72, 3,613.62 and 1,570.58 is: 2,167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.72 : 3,613.62 = 1,570.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.72/3,613.62 = 1,570.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.72x = 3,613.62 × 1,570.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.72x = 5,675,479.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,479.30/2,618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.27

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