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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.08, 3,860.17 and 991.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.08, 3,860.17 and 991.84 is: 1,487.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.08 : 3,860.17 = 991.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.08/3,860.17 = 991.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.08x = 3,860.17 × 991.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.08x = 3,828,685.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,685.20/2,573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.98

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