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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.93, 3,736.75 and 1,573.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.93, 3,736.75 and 1,573.49 is: 2,171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.93 : 3,736.75 = 1,573.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.93/3,736.75 = 1,573.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.93x = 3,736.75 × 1,573.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.93x = 5,879,747.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,879,747.12/2,707.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.31

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