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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690, 3,711.72 and 1,570.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690, 3,711.72 and 1,570.64 is: 2,167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690 : 3,711.72 = 1,570.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690/3,711.72 = 1,570.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690x = 3,711.72 × 1,570.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690x = 5,829,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,829,775.90/2,690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.20

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