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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.73, 4,919.61 and 2,073.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.73, 4,919.61 and 2,073.38 is: 2,860.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.73 : 4,919.61 = 2,073.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.73/4,919.61 = 2,073.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.73x = 4,919.61 × 2,073.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.73x = 10,200,220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,200,220.98/3,565.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.63

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