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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.84, 3,797.55 and 1,572.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.84, 3,797.55 and 1,572.92 is: 2,170.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.84 : 3,797.55 = 1,572.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.84/3,797.55 = 1,572.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.84x = 3,797.55 × 1,572.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.84x = 5,973,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,973,223.36/2,751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.63

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