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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.97, 3,797.70 and 1,573.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.97, 3,797.70 and 1,573.03 is: 2,170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.97 : 3,797.70 = 1,573.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.97/3,797.70 = 1,573.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.97x = 3,797.70 × 1,573.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.97x = 5,973,896.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,973,896.03/2,751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.77

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