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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.37, 3,905.25 and 2,573.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.37, 3,905.25 and 2,573.63 is: 3,543.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.37 : 3,905.25 = 2,573.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.37/3,905.25 = 2,573.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.37x = 3,905.25 × 2,573.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.37x = 10,050,690.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,050,690.47/2,836.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.50

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