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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.59, 3,799.42 and 1,574.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.59, 3,799.42 and 1,574.41 is: 2,172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.59 : 3,799.42 = 1,574.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.59/3,799.42 = 1,574.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.59x = 3,799.42 × 1,574.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.59x = 5,981,844.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,981,844.84/2,753.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.38

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