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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.73, 3,861.27 and 1,112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.73, 3,861.27 and 1,112.54 is: 1,669.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.73 : 3,861.27 = 1,112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.73/3,861.27 = 1,112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.73x = 3,861.27 × 1,112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.73x = 4,295,798.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,798.02/2,573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.09

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