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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.39, 4,858.26 and 1,573.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.39, 4,858.26 and 1,573.71 is: 2,360.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.39 : 4,858.26 = 1,573.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.39/4,858.26 = 1,573.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.39x = 4,858.26 × 1,573.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.39x = 7,645,492.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,645,492.34/3,238.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.89

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