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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.93, 3,794.81 and 1,570.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.93, 3,794.81 and 1,570.97 is: 2,167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.93 : 3,794.81 = 1,570.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.93/3,794.81 = 1,570.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.93x = 3,794.81 × 1,570.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.93x = 5,961,532.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,961,532.67/2,749.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.89

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