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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.08, 3,797.52 and 1,572.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.08, 3,797.52 and 1,572.84 is: 2,170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.08 : 3,797.52 = 1,572.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.08/3,797.52 = 1,572.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.08x = 3,797.52 × 1,572.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.08x = 5,972,891.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,972,891.36/2,752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.32

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