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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.00, 3,548.52 and 1,676.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.00, 3,548.52 and 1,676.40 is: 2,311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.00 : 3,548.52 = 1,676.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.00/3,548.52 = 1,676.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.00x = 3,548.52 × 1,676.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.00x = 5,948,739.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,948,739.83/2,573.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.99

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