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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.76, 3,841.58 and 2,511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.76, 3,841.58 and 2,511.60 is: 3,748.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.76 : 3,841.58 = 2,511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.76/3,841.58 = 2,511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.76x = 3,841.58 × 2,511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.76x = 9,648,512.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,648,512.33/2,573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.80

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