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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.35, 3,795.63 and 1,571.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.35, 3,795.63 and 1,571.66 is: 2,168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.35 : 3,795.63 = 1,571.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.35/3,795.63 = 1,571.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.35x = 3,795.63 × 1,571.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.35x = 5,965,439.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,965,439.85/2,750.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.97

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