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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.98, 3,905.34 and 1,571.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.98, 3,905.34 and 1,571.03 is: 2,168.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.98 : 3,905.34 = 1,571.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.98/3,905.34 = 1,571.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.98x = 3,905.34 × 1,571.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.98x = 6,135,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,135,406.30/2,829.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.00

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