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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.79, 3,796.29 and 1,571.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.79, 3,796.29 and 1,571.97 is: 2,169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.79 : 3,796.29 = 1,571.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.79/3,796.29 = 1,571.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.79x = 3,796.29 × 1,571.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.79x = 5,967,653.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,967,653.99/2,750.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.43

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