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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.16, 3,858.30 and 1,752.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.16, 3,858.30 and 1,752.54 is: 2,627.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.16 : 3,858.30 = 1,752.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.16/3,858.30 = 1,752.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.16x = 3,858.30 × 1,752.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.16x = 6,761,825.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,761,825.08/2,573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.83

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