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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.09, 3,999.66 and 1,571.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.09, 3,999.66 and 1,571.19 is: 2,353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.09 : 3,999.66 = 1,571.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.09/3,999.66 = 1,571.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.09x = 3,999.66 × 1,571.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.09x = 6,284,225.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,284,225.80/2,670.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.56

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