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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.58, 5,761.01 and 2,581.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.58, 5,761.01 and 2,581.45 is: 3,563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.58 : 5,761.01 = 2,581.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.58/5,761.01 = 2,581.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.58x = 5,761.01 × 2,581.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.58x = 14,871,769.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,871,769.20/4,173.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.32

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