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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.10, 3,798.63 and 1,574.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.10, 3,798.63 and 1,574.82 is: 2,172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.10 : 3,798.63 = 1,574.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.10/3,798.63 = 1,574.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.10x = 3,798.63 × 1,574.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.10x = 5,982,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,982,158.50/2,753.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.88

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