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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.91, 3,798.95 and 1,573.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.91, 3,798.95 and 1,573.91 is: 2,171.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.91 : 3,798.95 = 1,573.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.91/3,798.95 = 1,573.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.91x = 3,798.95 × 1,573.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.91x = 5,979,205.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,979,205.39/2,752.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.96

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