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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.67, 3,858.23 and 907.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.67, 3,858.23 and 907.55 is: 1,360.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.67 : 3,858.23 = 907.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.67/3,858.23 = 907.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.67x = 3,858.23 × 907.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.67x = 3,501,555.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501,555.79/2,573.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.53

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