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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.65, 4,688.48 and 1,570.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.65, 4,688.48 and 1,570.45 is: 2,355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.65 : 4,688.48 = 1,570.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.65/4,688.48 = 1,570.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.65x = 4,688.48 × 1,570.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.65x = 7,363,023.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,363,023.42/3,125.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.68

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