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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,304.20, 4,954.06 and 1,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,304.20, 4,954.06 and 1,573 is: 2,358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,304.20 : 4,954.06 = 1,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,304.20/4,954.06 = 1,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,304.20x = 4,954.06 × 1,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,304.20x = 7,792,736.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,792,736.38/3,304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.43

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