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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.60, 4,004.76 and 1,573.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.60, 4,004.76 and 1,573.64 is: 2,361.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.60 : 4,004.76 = 1,573.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.60/4,004.76 = 1,573.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.60x = 4,004.76 × 1,573.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.60x = 6,302,050.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,302,050.53/2,668.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.56

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