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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.07, 3,854.43 and 1,184.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.07, 3,854.43 and 1,184.47 is: 1,774.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.07 : 3,854.43 = 1,184.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.07/3,854.43 = 1,184.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.07x = 3,854.43 × 1,184.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.07x = 4,565,456.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,456.70/2,573.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.32

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