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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.42, 3,943.35 and 1,573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.42, 3,943.35 and 1,573.28 is: 2,363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.42 : 3,943.35 = 1,573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.42/3,943.35 = 1,573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.42x = 3,943.35 × 1,573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.42x = 6,203,973.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,203,973.97/2,625.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.04

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