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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.23, 3,795.42 and 1,571.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.23, 3,795.42 and 1,571.41 is: 2,168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.23 : 3,795.42 = 1,571.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.23/3,795.42 = 1,571.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.23x = 3,795.42 × 1,571.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.23x = 5,964,160.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,964,160.94/2,750.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.60

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