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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.49, 3,820.42 and 1,573.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.49, 3,820.42 and 1,573.45 is: 2,171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.49 : 3,820.42 = 1,573.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.49/3,820.42 = 1,573.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.49x = 3,820.42 × 1,573.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.49x = 6,011,237.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,011,237.18/2,768.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.31

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