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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.96, 3,860.35 and 1,534.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.96, 3,860.35 and 1,534.25 is: 2,301.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.96 : 3,860.35 = 1,534.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.96/3,860.35 = 1,534.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.96x = 3,860.35 × 1,534.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.96x = 5,922,747.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,922,747.80/2,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.03

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