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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.57, 3,998.63 and 1,571.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.57, 3,998.63 and 1,571.28 is: 2,168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.57 : 3,998.63 = 1,571.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.57/3,998.63 = 1,571.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.57x = 3,998.63 × 1,571.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.57x = 6,282,956.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,282,956.28/2,897.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.35

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