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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.76, 3,861.60 and 1,929.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.76, 3,861.60 and 1,929.92 is: 2,895.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.76 : 3,861.60 = 1,929.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.76/3,861.60 = 1,929.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.76x = 3,861.60 × 1,929.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.76x = 7,452,579.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,452,579.07/2,573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.60

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