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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.59, 3,794.45 and 1,570.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.59, 3,794.45 and 1,570.67 is: 2,167.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.59 : 3,794.45 = 1,570.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.59/3,794.45 = 1,570.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.59x = 3,794.45 × 1,570.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.59x = 5,959,801.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,959,801.96/2,749.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.52

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