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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.76, 3,870 and 2,370.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.76, 3,870 and 2,370.84 is: 3,564.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.76 : 3,870 = 2,370.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.76/3,870 = 2,370.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.76x = 3,870 × 2,370.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.76x = 9,175,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,175,150.80/2,573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.88

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