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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.83, 3,860.70 and 1,340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.83, 3,860.70 and 1,340.56 is: 2,010.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.83 : 3,860.70 = 1,340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.83/3,860.70 = 1,340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.83x = 3,860.70 × 1,340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.83x = 5,175,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,499.99/2,573.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.82

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