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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.27, 3,908.36 and 1,573.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.27, 3,908.36 and 1,573.25 is: 2,170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.27 : 3,908.36 = 1,573.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.27/3,908.36 = 1,573.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.27x = 3,908.36 × 1,573.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.27x = 6,148,827.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,148,827.37/2,832.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.99

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