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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.60, 3,080.52 and 1,573.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.60, 3,080.52 and 1,573.20 is: 2,167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.60 : 3,080.52 = 1,573.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.60/3,080.52 = 1,573.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.60x = 3,080.52 × 1,573.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.60x = 4,846,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,846,274.06/2,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.77

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