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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.84, 3,329.30 and 1,573.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.84, 3,329.30 and 1,573.27 is: 2,171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.84 : 3,329.30 = 1,573.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.84/3,329.30 = 1,573.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.84x = 3,329.30 × 1,573.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.84x = 5,237,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,237,887.81/2,411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.74

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