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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.74, 3,910.44 and 1,574.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.74, 3,910.44 and 1,574.88 is: 2,173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.74 : 3,910.44 = 1,574.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.74/3,910.44 = 1,574.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.74x = 3,910.44 × 1,574.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.74x = 6,158,473.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158,473.75/2,833.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.27

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