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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.52, 3,047.10 and 1,572.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.52, 3,047.10 and 1,572.44 is: 2,356.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.52 : 3,047.10 = 1,572.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.52/3,047.10 = 1,572.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.52x = 3,047.10 × 1,572.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.52x = 4,791,366.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791,366.69/2,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.19

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