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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,813.54, 3,882.68 and 1,571.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,813.54, 3,882.68 and 1,571.54 is: 2,168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,813.54 : 3,882.68 = 1,571.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,813.54/3,882.68 = 1,571.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,813.54x = 3,882.68 × 1,571.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,813.54x = 6,101,759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,101,759.66/2,813.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.72

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