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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.97, 3,858.57 and 1,402.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.97, 3,858.57 and 1,402.26 is: 2,102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.97 : 3,858.57 = 1,402.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.97/3,858.57 = 1,402.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.97x = 3,858.57 × 1,402.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.97x = 5,410,718.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,410,718.37/2,573.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.09

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