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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.91, 3,796.41 and 1,572.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.91, 3,796.41 and 1,572.36 is: 2,169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.91 : 3,796.41 = 1,572.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.91/3,796.41 = 1,572.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.91x = 3,796.41 × 1,572.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.91x = 5,969,323.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,969,323.23/2,750.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.94

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