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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.73, 3,875.13 and 2,267.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.73, 3,875.13 and 2,267.55 is: 3,414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.73 : 3,875.13 = 2,267.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.73/3,875.13 = 2,267.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.73x = 3,875.13 × 2,267.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.73x = 8,787,051.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,787,051.03/2,573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.13

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