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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.45, 3,909.98 and 1,574.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.45, 3,909.98 and 1,574.41 is: 2,172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.45 : 3,909.98 = 1,574.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.45/3,909.98 = 1,574.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.45x = 3,909.98 × 1,574.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.45x = 6,155,911.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,155,911.61/2,833.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.59

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