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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.72, 2,372.34 and 1,571.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.72, 2,372.34 and 1,571.72 is: 2,372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.72 : 2,372.34 = 1,571.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.72/2,372.34 = 1,571.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.72x = 2,372.34 × 1,571.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.72x = 3,728,648.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,648.26/1,571.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.34

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