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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.44, 3,326.84 and 1,572.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.44, 3,326.84 and 1,572.87 is: 2,169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.44 : 3,326.84 = 1,572.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.44/3,326.84 = 1,572.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.44x = 3,326.84 × 1,572.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.44x = 5,232,662.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,232,662.33/2,411.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.93

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