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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.54, 3,908.83 and 1,573.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.54, 3,908.83 and 1,573.58 is: 2,171.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.54 : 3,908.83 = 1,573.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.54/3,908.83 = 1,573.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.54x = 3,908.83 × 1,573.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.54x = 6,150,847.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,150,847.94/2,832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.49

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