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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.75, 3,910.52 and 1,574.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.75, 3,910.52 and 1,574.78 is: 2,173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.75 : 3,910.52 = 1,574.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.75/3,910.52 = 1,574.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.75x = 3,910.52 × 1,574.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.75x = 6,158,194.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158,194.97/2,833.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.16

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