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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.62, 3,796.61 and 1,572.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.62, 3,796.61 and 1,572.66 is: 2,169.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.62 : 3,796.61 = 1,572.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.62/3,796.61 = 1,572.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.62x = 3,796.61 × 1,572.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.62x = 5,970,768.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,970,768.82/2,751.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.91

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