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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.64, 4,004.26 and 1,575.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.64, 4,004.26 and 1,575.32 is: 2,173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.64 : 4,004.26 = 1,575.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.64/4,004.26 = 1,575.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.64x = 4,004.26 × 1,575.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.64x = 6,307,990.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,307,990.86/2,901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.94

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