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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,896.63, 3,997.35 and 1,570.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,896.63, 3,997.35 and 1,570.33 is: 2,167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,896.63 : 3,997.35 = 1,570.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,896.63/3,997.35 = 1,570.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,896.63x = 3,997.35 × 1,570.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,896.63x = 6,277,163.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,277,163.62/2,896.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.06

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