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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,341.42, 5,991.60 and 2,573.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,341.42, 5,991.60 and 2,573.19 is: 3,551.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,341.42 : 5,991.60 = 2,573.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,341.42/5,991.60 = 2,573.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,341.42x = 5,991.60 × 2,573.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,341.42x = 15,417,525.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,417,525.20/4,341.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.26

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