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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.28, 3,861.84 and 1,922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.28, 3,861.84 and 1,922.40 is: 2,885.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.28 : 3,861.84 = 1,922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.28/3,861.84 = 1,922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.28x = 3,861.84 × 1,922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.28x = 7,424,001.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,424,001.22/2,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.03

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