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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571.66, 3,855.33 and 1,747.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571.66, 3,855.33 and 1,747.62 is: 2,619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571.66 : 3,855.33 = 1,747.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571.66/3,855.33 = 1,747.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571.66x = 3,855.33 × 1,747.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571.66x = 6,737,651.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,737,651.81/2,571.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.96

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