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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.82, 3,552.05 and 1,565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.82, 3,552.05 and 1,565.92 is: 2,161.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.82 : 3,552.05 = 1,565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.82/3,552.05 = 1,565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.82x = 3,552.05 × 1,565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.82x = 5,562,226.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,562,226.14/2,573.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.08

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