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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.74, 3,796.48 and 1,571.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.74, 3,796.48 and 1,571.98 is: 2,168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.74 : 3,796.48 = 1,571.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.74/3,796.48 = 1,571.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.74x = 3,796.48 × 1,571.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.74x = 5,967,983.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,967,983.10/2,751.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.80

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