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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.73, 2,169.39 and 1,101.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.73, 2,169.39 and 1,101.81 is: 1,517.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.73 : 2,169.39 = 1,101.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.73/2,169.39 = 1,101.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.73x = 2,169.39 × 1,101.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.73x = 2,390,255.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,255.60/1,574.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.88

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