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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.44, 4,073.28 and 2,573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.44, 4,073.28 and 2,573.44 is: 3,857.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.44 : 4,073.28 = 2,573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.44/4,073.28 = 2,573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.44x = 4,073.28 × 2,573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.44x = 10,482,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,482,341.68/2,717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.43

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