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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,669.81, 5,493.77 and 2,573.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,669.81, 5,493.77 and 2,573.57 is: 3,852.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,669.81 : 5,493.77 = 2,573.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,669.81/5,493.77 = 2,573.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,669.81x = 5,493.77 × 2,573.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,669.81x = 14,138,601.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,138,601.66/3,669.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.68

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