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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.65, 3,389.34 and 1,572.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.65, 3,389.34 and 1,572.99 is: 2,170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.65 : 3,389.34 = 1,572.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.65/3,389.34 = 1,572.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.65x = 3,389.34 × 1,572.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.65x = 5,331,397.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,331,397.93/2,456.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.19

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