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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.73, 3,329.78 and 1,574.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.73, 3,329.78 and 1,574.06 is: 2,171.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.73 : 3,329.78 = 1,574.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.73/3,329.78 = 1,574.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.73x = 3,329.78 × 1,574.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.73x = 5,241,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,241,248.99/2,413.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.43

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