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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,806.44, 5,705.78 and 2,573.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,806.44, 5,705.78 and 2,573.98 is: 3,858.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,806.44 : 5,705.78 = 2,573.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,806.44/5,705.78 = 2,573.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,806.44x = 5,705.78 × 2,573.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,806.44x = 14,686,563.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,686,563.60/3,806.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.35

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