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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.76, 3,551.92 and 1,511.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.76, 3,551.92 and 1,511.58 is: 2,086.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.76 : 3,551.92 = 1,511.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.76/3,551.92 = 1,511.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.76x = 3,551.92 × 1,511.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.76x = 5,369,011.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,369,011.23/2,573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.06

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