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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.94, 3,999.13 and 1,571.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.94, 3,999.13 and 1,571.63 is: 2,168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.94 : 3,999.13 = 1,571.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.94/3,999.13 = 1,571.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.94x = 3,999.13 × 1,571.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.94x = 6,285,158.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,285,158.75/2,897.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.84

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