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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.28, 3,798.72 and 1,573.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.28, 3,798.72 and 1,573.92 is: 2,171.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.28 : 3,798.72 = 1,573.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.28/3,798.72 = 1,573.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.28x = 3,798.72 × 1,573.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.28x = 5,978,881.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,978,881.38/2,753.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.55

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