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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.51, 2,809.21 and 573.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.51, 2,809.21 and 573.97 is: 861.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.51 : 2,809.21 = 573.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.51/2,809.21 = 573.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.51x = 2,809.21 × 573.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.51x = 1,612,402.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,402.26/1,872.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.09

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