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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.53, 3,253.93 and 1,573.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.53, 3,253.93 and 1,573.21 is: 2,168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.53 : 3,253.93 = 1,573.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.53/3,253.93 = 1,573.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.53x = 3,253.93 × 1,573.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.53x = 5,119,115.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,119,115.22/2,360.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.63

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