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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.34, 3,991.82 and 2,573.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.34, 3,991.82 and 2,573.06 is: 3,853.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.34 : 3,991.82 = 2,573.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.34/3,991.82 = 2,573.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.34x = 3,991.82 × 2,573.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.34x = 10,271,192.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,271,192.37/2,665.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.61

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