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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.04, 3,798.72 and 1,574.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.04, 3,798.72 and 1,574.08 is: 2,171.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.04 : 3,798.72 = 1,574.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.04/3,798.72 = 1,574.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.04x = 3,798.72 × 1,574.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.04x = 5,979,489.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,979,489.18/2,753.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.96

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