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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.90, 3,910.62 and 1,574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.90, 3,910.62 and 1,574.80 is: 2,173.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.90 : 3,910.62 = 1,574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.90/3,910.62 = 1,574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.90x = 3,910.62 × 1,574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.90x = 6,158,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158,444.38/2,833.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.13

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