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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.08, 3,989.40 and 1,570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.08, 3,989.40 and 1,570.96 is: 2,350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.08 : 3,989.40 = 1,570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.08/3,989.40 = 1,570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.08x = 3,989.40 × 1,570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.08x = 6,267,187.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,267,187.82/2,666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.71

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