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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.02, 3,858.76 and 1,092.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.02, 3,858.76 and 1,092.22 is: 1,638.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.02 : 3,858.76 = 1,092.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.02/3,858.76 = 1,092.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.02x = 3,858.76 × 1,092.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.02x = 4,214,590.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,590.09/2,573.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.00

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