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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.28, 3,833.69 and 2,449.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.28, 3,833.69 and 2,449.35 is: 3,649.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.28 : 3,833.69 = 2,449.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.28/3,833.69 = 2,449.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.28x = 3,833.69 × 2,449.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.28x = 9,390,036.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,390,036.35/2,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.05

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