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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.82, 3,794.87 and 1,570.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.82, 3,794.87 and 1,570.98 is: 2,168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.82 : 3,794.87 = 1,570.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.82/3,794.87 = 1,570.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.82x = 3,794.87 × 1,570.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.82x = 5,961,664.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,961,664.87/2,749.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.02

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