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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.52, 5,236.44 and 2,573.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.52, 5,236.44 and 2,573.88 is: 3,852.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.52 : 5,236.44 = 2,573.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.52/5,236.44 = 2,573.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.52x = 5,236.44 × 2,573.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.52x = 13,477,968.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,477,968.19/3,498.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.48

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