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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.71, 3,910.80 and 1,574.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.71, 3,910.80 and 1,574.76 is: 2,173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.71 : 3,910.80 = 1,574.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.71/3,910.80 = 1,574.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.71x = 3,910.80 × 1,574.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.71x = 6,158,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158,571.41/2,833.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.32

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