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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.42, 3,859.95 and 1,474.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.42, 3,859.95 and 1,474.34 is: 2,211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.42 : 3,859.95 = 1,474.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.42/3,859.95 = 1,474.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.42x = 3,859.95 × 1,474.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.42x = 5,690,878.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,690,878.68/2,573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.41

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