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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,067.91, 5,611.66 and 2,573.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,067.91, 5,611.66 and 2,573.31 is: 3,549.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,067.91 : 5,611.66 = 2,573.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,067.91/5,611.66 = 2,573.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,067.91x = 5,611.66 × 2,573.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,067.91x = 14,440,527.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,440,527.93/4,067.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.86

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