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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.87, 3,841.97 and 2,210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.87, 3,841.97 and 2,210.99 is: 3,300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.87 : 3,841.97 = 2,210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.87/3,841.97 = 2,210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.87x = 3,841.97 × 2,210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.87x = 8,494,557.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,494,557.25/2,573.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.31

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