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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.89, 4,004.56 and 1,575.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.89, 4,004.56 and 1,575.59 is: 2,174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.89 : 4,004.56 = 1,575.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.89/4,004.56 = 1,575.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.89x = 4,004.56 × 1,575.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.89x = 6,309,544.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,309,544.69/2,901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,174.29

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