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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.76, 3,910.81 and 1,574.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.76, 3,910.81 and 1,574.92 is: 2,173.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.76 : 3,910.81 = 1,574.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.76/3,910.81 = 1,574.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.76x = 3,910.81 × 1,574.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.76x = 6,159,201.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,159,201.36/2,833.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.51

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