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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.67, 3,796.59 and 1,572.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.67, 3,796.59 and 1,572.41 is: 2,170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.67 : 3,796.59 = 1,572.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.67/3,796.59 = 1,572.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.67x = 3,796.59 × 1,572.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.67x = 5,969,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,969,777.10/2,750.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.30

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