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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.95, 3,934.41 and 1,570.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.95, 3,934.41 and 1,570.81 is: 2,355.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.95 : 3,934.41 = 1,570.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.95/3,934.41 = 1,570.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.95x = 3,934.41 × 1,570.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.95x = 6,180,210.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,180,210.57/2,623.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.31

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