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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.28, 3,546.72 and 1,785.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.28, 3,546.72 and 1,785.96 is: 2,461.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.28 : 3,546.72 = 1,785.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.28/3,546.72 = 1,785.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.28x = 3,546.72 × 1,785.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.28x = 6,334,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,334,300.05/2,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.57

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