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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.91, 2,173.95 and 1,375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.91, 2,173.95 and 1,375.08 is: 1,901.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.91 : 2,173.95 = 1,375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.91/2,173.95 = 1,375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.91x = 2,173.95 × 1,375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.91x = 2,989,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,355.17/1,571.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.73

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