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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.52, 3,860.13 and 1,586.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.52, 3,860.13 and 1,586.51 is: 2,379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.52 : 3,860.13 = 1,586.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.52/3,860.13 = 1,586.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.52x = 3,860.13 × 1,586.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.52x = 6,124,142.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,124,142.37/2,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.67

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