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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.25, 3,551.09 and 2,173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.25, 3,551.09 and 2,173.32 is: 2,999.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.25 : 3,551.09 = 2,173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.25/3,551.09 = 2,173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.25x = 3,551.09 × 2,173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.25x = 7,717,644.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,717,644.05/2,573.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,999.18

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