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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.35, 3,859.98 and 1,013.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.35, 3,859.98 and 1,013.52 is: 1,520.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.35 : 3,859.98 = 1,013.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.35/3,859.98 = 1,013.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.35x = 3,859.98 × 1,013.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.35x = 3,912,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,166.93/2,573.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.26

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