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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.30, 3,797.06 and 1,572.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.30, 3,797.06 and 1,572.54 is: 2,170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.30 : 3,797.06 = 1,572.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.30/3,797.06 = 1,572.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.30x = 3,797.06 × 1,572.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.30x = 5,971,028.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,971,028.73/2,751.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.26

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