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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.79, 3,798.83 and 1,573.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.79, 3,798.83 and 1,573.88 is: 2,171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.79 : 3,798.83 = 1,573.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.79/3,798.83 = 1,573.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.79x = 3,798.83 × 1,573.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.79x = 5,978,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,978,887.50/2,752.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.94

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