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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.48, 3,329.28 and 1,573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.48, 3,329.28 and 1,573.12 is: 2,170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.48 : 3,329.28 = 1,573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.48/3,329.28 = 1,573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.48x = 3,329.28 × 1,573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.48x = 5,237,356.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,237,356.95/2,413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.04

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