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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.07, 5,867.97 and 2,573.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.07, 5,867.97 and 2,573.78 is: 3,551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.07 : 5,867.97 = 2,573.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.07/5,867.97 = 2,573.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.07x = 5,867.97 × 2,573.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.07x = 15,102,834.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,102,834.49/4,252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.88

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