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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.82, 4,365.36 and 2,573.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.82, 4,365.36 and 2,573.76 is: 3,553.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.82 : 4,365.36 = 2,573.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.82/4,365.36 = 2,573.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.82x = 4,365.36 × 2,573.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.82x = 11,235,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,235,388.95/3,161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.46

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