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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.45, 3,818.94 and 1,572.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.45, 3,818.94 and 1,572.28 is: 2,169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.45 : 3,818.94 = 1,572.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.45/3,818.94 = 1,572.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.45x = 3,818.94 × 1,572.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.45x = 6,004,454.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,004,454.35/2,767.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.67

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