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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.41, 3,460.77 and 1,573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.41, 3,460.77 and 1,573.12 is: 2,357.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.41 : 3,460.77 = 1,573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.41/3,460.77 = 1,573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.41x = 3,460.77 × 1,573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.41x = 5,444,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,444,206.50/2,309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.40

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