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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.44, 3,795.78 and 1,572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.44, 3,795.78 and 1,572.04 is: 2,169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.44 : 3,795.78 = 1,572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.44/3,795.78 = 1,572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.44x = 3,795.78 × 1,572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.44x = 5,967,117.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,967,117.99/2,750.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.51

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