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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.03, 2,175.48 and 1,376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.03, 2,175.48 and 1,376.20 is: 1,903.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.03 : 2,175.48 = 1,376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.03/2,175.48 = 1,376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.03x = 2,175.48 × 1,376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.03x = 2,993,895.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,895.58/1,573.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.27

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