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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.46, 3,860.18 and 1,035.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.46, 3,860.18 and 1,035.54 is: 1,553.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.46 : 3,860.18 = 1,035.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.46/3,860.18 = 1,035.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.46x = 3,860.18 × 1,035.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.46x = 3,997,370.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,370.80/2,573.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.31

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