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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.82, 3,552.93 and 1,630.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.82, 3,552.93 and 1,630.98 is: 2,251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.82 : 3,552.93 = 1,630.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.82/3,552.93 = 1,630.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.82x = 3,552.93 × 1,630.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.82x = 5,794,757.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,794,757.77/2,573.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.42

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