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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.07, 3,253.65 and 1,573.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.07, 3,253.65 and 1,573.38 is: 2,171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.07 : 3,253.65 = 1,573.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.07/3,253.65 = 1,573.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.07x = 3,253.65 × 1,573.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.07x = 5,119,227.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,119,227.84/2,357.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.86

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