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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.76, 3,797.04 and 1,572.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.76, 3,797.04 and 1,572.58 is: 2,169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.76 : 3,797.04 = 1,572.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.76/3,797.04 = 1,572.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.76x = 3,797.04 × 1,572.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.76x = 5,971,149.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,971,149.16/2,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.94

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