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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.08, 4,003.44 and 1,574.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.08, 4,003.44 and 1,574.77 is: 2,173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.08 : 4,003.44 = 1,574.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.08/4,003.44 = 1,574.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.08x = 4,003.44 × 1,574.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.08x = 6,304,497.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,304,497.21/2,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.16

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