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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.43, 3,798.29 and 1,573.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.43, 3,798.29 and 1,573.43 is: 2,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.43 : 3,798.29 = 1,573.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.43/3,798.29 = 1,573.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.43x = 3,798.29 × 1,573.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.43x = 5,976,356.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,976,356.86/2,752.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.30

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