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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.38, 3,327.94 and 1,573.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.38, 3,327.94 and 1,573.81 is: 2,171.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.38 : 3,327.94 = 1,573.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.38/3,327.94 = 1,573.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.38x = 3,327.94 × 1,573.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.38x = 5,237,545.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,237,545.25/2,412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.11

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