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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.56, 3,330.76 and 1,574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.56, 3,330.76 and 1,574.80 is: 2,173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.56 : 3,330.76 = 1,574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.56/3,330.76 = 1,574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.56x = 3,330.76 × 1,574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.56x = 5,245,280.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245,280.85/2,413.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.25

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