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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.33, 2,857.37 and 1,573.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.33, 2,857.37 and 1,573.10 is: 2,170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.33 : 2,857.37 = 1,573.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.33/2,857.37 = 1,573.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.33x = 2,857.37 × 1,573.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.33x = 4,494,930.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,930.12/2,071.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.07

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