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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.76, 3,862.80 and 1,114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.76, 3,862.80 and 1,114.02 is: 1,671.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.76 : 3,862.80 = 1,114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.76/3,862.80 = 1,114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.76x = 3,862.80 × 1,114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.76x = 4,303,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,236.46/2,573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.96

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