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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.65, 3,819.13 and 1,572.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.65, 3,819.13 and 1,572.65 is: 2,170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.65 : 3,819.13 = 1,572.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.65/3,819.13 = 1,572.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.65x = 3,819.13 × 1,572.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.65x = 6,006,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,006,154.79/2,767.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.13

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