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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.86, 3,329.04 and 1,573.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.86, 3,329.04 and 1,573.93 is: 2,170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.86 : 3,329.04 = 1,573.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.86/3,329.04 = 1,573.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.86x = 3,329.04 × 1,573.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.86x = 5,239,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,239,675.93/2,413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.66

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