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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.66, 3,551.63 and 1,526.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.66, 3,551.63 and 1,526.22 is: 2,106.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.66 : 3,551.63 = 1,526.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.66/3,551.63 = 1,526.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.66x = 3,551.63 × 1,526.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.66x = 5,420,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,420,568.74/2,573.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.17

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