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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.82, 3,998.99 and 1,571.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.82, 3,998.99 and 1,571.51 is: 2,168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.82 : 3,998.99 = 1,571.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.82/3,998.99 = 1,571.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.82x = 3,998.99 × 1,571.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.82x = 6,284,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,284,465.36/2,897.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.69

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