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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.72, 3,798.60 and 1,573.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.72, 3,798.60 and 1,573.64 is: 2,171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.72 : 3,798.60 = 1,573.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.72/3,798.60 = 1,573.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.72x = 3,798.60 × 1,573.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.72x = 5,977,628.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,977,628.90/2,752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.54

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