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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.80, 3,799.62 and 1,574.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.80, 3,799.62 and 1,574.68 is: 2,172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.80 : 3,799.62 = 1,574.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.80/3,799.62 = 1,574.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.80x = 3,799.62 × 1,574.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.80x = 5,983,185.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,983,185.62/2,753.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.70

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