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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.40, 3,795.48 and 1,571.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.40, 3,795.48 and 1,571.58 is: 2,168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.40 : 3,795.48 = 1,571.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.40/3,795.48 = 1,571.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.40x = 3,795.48 × 1,571.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.40x = 5,964,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,964,900.46/2,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.74

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