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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.83, 3,797.60 and 1,572.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.83, 3,797.60 and 1,572.87 is: 2,170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.83 : 3,797.60 = 1,572.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.83/3,797.60 = 1,572.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.83x = 3,797.60 × 1,572.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.83x = 5,973,123.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,973,123.25/2,751.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.60

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