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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.04, 3,794.58 and 1,571.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.04, 3,794.58 and 1,571.08 is: 2,167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.04 : 3,794.58 = 1,571.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.04/3,794.58 = 1,571.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.04x = 3,794.58 × 1,571.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.04x = 5,961,588.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,961,588.75/2,750.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.82

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