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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.87, 3,909.34 and 1,573.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.87, 3,909.34 and 1,573.88 is: 2,171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.87 : 3,909.34 = 1,573.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.87/3,909.34 = 1,573.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.87x = 3,909.34 × 1,573.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.87x = 6,152,837.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,152,837.88/2,832.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.95

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