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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.97, 3,818.88 and 1,573.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.97, 3,818.88 and 1,573.11 is: 2,355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.97 : 3,818.88 = 1,573.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.97/3,818.88 = 1,573.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.97x = 3,818.88 × 1,573.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.97x = 6,007,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,007,518.32/2,549.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.92

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