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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.95, 3,867.09 and 1,651.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.95, 3,867.09 and 1,651.31 is: 2,480.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.95 : 3,867.09 = 1,651.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.95/3,867.09 = 1,651.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.95x = 3,867.09 × 1,651.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.95x = 6,385,764.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,385,764.39/2,573.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,480.92

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