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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.16, 3,797.26 and 1,572.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.16, 3,797.26 and 1,572.92 is: 2,171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.16 : 3,797.26 = 1,572.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.16/3,797.26 = 1,572.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.16x = 3,797.26 × 1,572.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.16x = 5,972,763.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,972,763.28/2,751.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.00

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