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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.61, 3,857.13 and 1,111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.61, 3,857.13 and 1,111.29 is: 1,665.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.61 : 3,857.13 = 1,111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.61/3,857.13 = 1,111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.61x = 3,857.13 × 1,111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.61x = 4,286,390.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,390.00/2,573.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.52

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