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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.16, 3,795.89 and 1,571.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.16, 3,795.89 and 1,571.91 is: 2,169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.16 : 3,795.89 = 1,571.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.16/3,795.89 = 1,571.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.16x = 3,795.89 × 1,571.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.16x = 5,966,797.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,966,797.45/2,750.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.62

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