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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.28, 3,552.66 and 1,690.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.28, 3,552.66 and 1,690.56 is: 2,333.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.28 : 3,552.66 = 1,690.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.28/3,552.66 = 1,690.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.28x = 3,552.66 × 1,690.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.28x = 6,005,984.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,005,984.89/2,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.98

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