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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.72, 3,798.80 and 1,573.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.72, 3,798.80 and 1,573.80 is: 2,171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.72 : 3,798.80 = 1,573.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.72/3,798.80 = 1,573.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.72x = 3,798.80 × 1,573.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.72x = 5,978,551.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,978,551.44/2,752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.87

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