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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.73, 3,865.28 and 2,469.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.73, 3,865.28 and 2,469.33 is: 3,708.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.73 : 3,865.28 = 2,469.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.73/3,865.28 = 2,469.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.73x = 3,865.28 × 2,469.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.73x = 9,544,639.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,544,639.52/2,573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.49

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