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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.74, 3,331.48 and 1,572.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.74, 3,331.48 and 1,572.94 is: 2,171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.74 : 3,331.48 = 1,572.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.74/3,331.48 = 1,572.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.74x = 3,331.48 × 1,572.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.74x = 5,240,218.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,240,218.15/2,413.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.00

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