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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.27, 3,672.56 and 1,573.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.27, 3,672.56 and 1,573.25 is: 2,358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.27 : 3,672.56 = 1,573.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.27/3,672.56 = 1,573.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.27x = 3,672.56 × 1,573.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.27x = 5,777,828.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,777,828.79/2,450.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.04

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