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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.55, 3,909.03 and 1,573.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.55, 3,909.03 and 1,573.52 is: 2,171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.55 : 3,909.03 = 1,573.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.55/3,909.03 = 1,573.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.55x = 3,909.03 × 1,573.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.55x = 6,150,936.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,150,936.89/2,832.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.52

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