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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.78, 4,309.56 and 1,574.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.78, 4,309.56 and 1,574.16 is: 2,362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.78 : 4,309.56 = 1,574.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.78/4,309.56 = 1,574.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.78x = 4,309.56 × 1,574.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.78x = 6,783,936.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,783,936.97/2,871.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.28

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