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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.65, 3,821.25 and 1,573.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.65, 3,821.25 and 1,573.63 is: 2,171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.65 : 3,821.25 = 1,573.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.65/3,821.25 = 1,573.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.65x = 3,821.25 × 1,573.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.65x = 6,013,233.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,013,233.64/2,768.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.90

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