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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.08, 3,798.96 and 1,573.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.08, 3,798.96 and 1,573.84 is: 2,171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.08 : 3,798.96 = 1,573.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.08/3,798.96 = 1,573.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.08x = 3,798.96 × 1,573.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.08x = 5,978,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,978,955.21/2,753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.73

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