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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.44, 4,207.38 and 1,570.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.44, 4,207.38 and 1,570.62 is: 2,357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.44 : 4,207.38 = 1,570.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.44/4,207.38 = 1,570.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.44x = 4,207.38 × 1,570.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.44x = 6,608,195.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,608,195.18/2,803.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.17

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