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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.59, 3,798.05 and 1,573.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.59, 3,798.05 and 1,573.41 is: 2,171.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.59 : 3,798.05 = 1,573.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.59/3,798.05 = 1,573.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.59x = 3,798.05 × 1,573.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.59x = 5,975,881.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,975,881.98/2,752.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.00

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