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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.47, 3,998.54 and 1,571.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.47, 3,998.54 and 1,571.18 is: 2,168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.47 : 3,998.54 = 1,571.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.47/3,998.54 = 1,571.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.47x = 3,998.54 × 1,571.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.47x = 6,282,426.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,282,426.08/2,897.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.25

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