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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.32, 4,306.69 and 1,570.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.32, 4,306.69 and 1,570.27 is: 2,356.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.32 : 4,306.69 = 1,570.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.32/4,306.69 = 1,570.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.32x = 4,306.69 × 1,570.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.32x = 6,762,666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,762,666.11/2,870.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.07

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