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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.37, 3,859.83 and 1,013.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.37, 3,859.83 and 1,013.04 is: 1,519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.37 : 3,859.83 = 1,013.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.37/3,859.83 = 1,013.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.37x = 3,859.83 × 1,013.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.37x = 3,910,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,162.18/2,573.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.47

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