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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.28, 2,170.40 and 1,336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.28, 2,170.40 and 1,336.24 is: 1,843.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.28 : 2,170.40 = 1,336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.28/2,170.40 = 1,336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.28x = 2,170.40 × 1,336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.28x = 2,900,175.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,175.30/1,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.39

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