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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.38, 3,329.87 and 1,573.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.38, 3,329.87 and 1,573.82 is: 2,171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.38 : 3,329.87 = 1,573.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.38/3,329.87 = 1,573.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.38x = 3,329.87 × 1,573.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.38x = 5,240,616.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,240,616.00/2,413.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.48

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