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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.13, 3,859.62 and 1,410.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.13, 3,859.62 and 1,410.51 is: 2,115.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.13 : 3,859.62 = 1,410.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.13/3,859.62 = 1,410.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.13x = 3,859.62 × 1,410.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.13x = 5,444,032.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,444,032.61/2,573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.72

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