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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.21, 4,136.99 and 2,573.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.21, 4,136.99 and 2,573.24 is: 3,866.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.21 : 4,136.99 = 2,573.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.21/4,136.99 = 2,573.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.21x = 4,136.99 × 2,573.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.21x = 10,645,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,645,465.62/2,753.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.56

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