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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.83, 3,858.58 and 1,035.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.83, 3,858.58 and 1,035.91 is: 1,552.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.83 : 3,858.58 = 1,035.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.83/3,858.58 = 1,035.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.83x = 3,858.58 × 1,035.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.83x = 3,997,141.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,141.61/2,573.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.99

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