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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.37, 3,798.53 and 1,573.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.37, 3,798.53 and 1,573.21 is: 2,171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.37 : 3,798.53 = 1,573.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.37/3,798.53 = 1,573.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.37x = 3,798.53 × 1,573.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.37x = 5,975,858.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,975,858.52/2,752.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.17

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