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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.70, 4,205.25 and 1,573.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.70, 4,205.25 and 1,573.34 is: 2,357.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.70 : 4,205.25 = 1,573.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.70/4,205.25 = 1,573.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.70x = 4,205.25 × 1,573.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.70x = 6,616,267.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,616,267.01/2,806.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.32

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