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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.17, 4,003.58 and 1,574.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.17, 4,003.58 and 1,574.87 is: 2,173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.17 : 4,003.58 = 1,574.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.17/4,003.58 = 1,574.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.17x = 4,003.58 × 1,574.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.17x = 6,305,101.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,305,101.95/2,901.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.29

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