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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.84, 3,905.38 and 1,571.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.84, 3,905.38 and 1,571.02 is: 2,168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.84 : 3,905.38 = 1,571.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.84/3,905.38 = 1,571.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.84x = 3,905.38 × 1,571.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.84x = 6,135,430.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,135,430.09/2,829.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.12

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