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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.01, 3,327.81 and 1,573.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.01, 3,327.81 and 1,573.81 is: 2,172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.01 : 3,327.81 = 1,573.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.01/3,327.81 = 1,573.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.01x = 3,327.81 × 1,573.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.01x = 5,237,340.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,237,340.66/2,411.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.26

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