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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.93, 3,909.36 and 1,573.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.93, 3,909.36 and 1,573.91 is: 2,171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.93 : 3,909.36 = 1,573.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.93/3,909.36 = 1,573.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.93x = 3,909.36 × 1,573.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.93x = 6,152,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,152,961.25/2,832.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.94

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