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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.99, 5,610.72 and 2,573.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.99, 5,610.72 and 2,573.18 is: 3,552.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.99 : 5,610.72 = 2,573.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.99/5,610.72 = 2,573.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.99x = 5,610.72 × 2,573.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.99x = 14,437,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,437,382.84/4,063.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.52

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