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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.18, 4,002.96 and 1,573.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.18, 4,002.96 and 1,573.25 is: 2,359.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.18 : 4,002.96 = 1,573.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.18/4,002.96 = 1,573.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.18x = 4,002.96 × 1,573.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.18x = 6,297,656.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,297,656.82/2,669.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.40

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