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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.56, 4,204.37 and 1,570.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.56, 4,204.37 and 1,570.91 is: 2,353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.56 : 4,204.37 = 1,570.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.56/4,204.37 = 1,570.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.56x = 4,204.37 × 1,570.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.56x = 6,604,669.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,604,669.78/2,806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.30

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