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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.83, 2,172.22 and 1,261.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.83, 2,172.22 and 1,261.17 is: 1,740.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.83 : 2,172.22 = 1,261.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.83/2,172.22 = 1,261.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.83x = 2,172.22 × 1,261.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.83x = 2,739,535.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,535.54/1,573.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.68

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