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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.41, 3,907.27 and 1,572.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.41, 3,907.27 and 1,572.54 is: 2,170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.41 : 3,907.27 = 1,572.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.41/3,907.27 = 1,572.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.41x = 3,907.27 × 1,572.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.41x = 6,144,338.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,144,338.37/2,831.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.06

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