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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.28, 2,941.68 and 1,574.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.28, 2,941.68 and 1,574.07 is: 2,171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.28 : 2,941.68 = 1,574.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.28/2,941.68 = 1,574.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.28x = 2,941.68 × 1,574.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.28x = 4,630,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630,410.24/2,132.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.58

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