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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.53, 4,133.57 and 2,573.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.53, 4,133.57 and 2,573.19 is: 3,551.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.53 : 4,133.57 = 2,573.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.53/4,133.57 = 2,573.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.53x = 4,133.57 × 2,573.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.53x = 10,636,448.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,636,448.12/2,994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.97

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