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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,811.83, 5,709.54 and 2,573.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,811.83, 5,709.54 and 2,573.73 is: 3,855.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,811.83 : 5,709.54 = 2,573.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,811.83/5,709.54 = 2,573.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,811.83x = 5,709.54 × 2,573.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,811.83x = 14,694,814.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,694,814.38/3,811.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.06

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