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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.35, 3,617.45 and 1,573.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.35, 3,617.45 and 1,573.41 is: 2,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.35 : 3,617.45 = 1,573.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.35/3,617.45 = 1,573.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.35x = 3,617.45 × 1,573.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.35x = 5,691,732.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691,732.00/2,621.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.30

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