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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.02, 3,794.99 and 1,571.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.02, 3,794.99 and 1,571.06 is: 2,168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.02 : 3,794.99 = 1,571.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.02/3,794.99 = 1,571.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.02x = 3,794.99 × 1,571.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.02x = 5,962,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,962,158.62/2,750.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.04

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