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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.92, 3,615.80 and 1,572.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.92, 3,615.80 and 1,572.56 is: 2,170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.92 : 3,615.80 = 1,572.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.92/3,615.80 = 1,572.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.92x = 3,615.80 × 1,572.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.92x = 5,686,062.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,686,062.45/2,619.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.32

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