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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,861.58, 7,290.84 and 1,573.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,861.58, 7,290.84 and 1,573.91 is: 2,360.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,861.58 : 7,290.84 = 1,573.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,861.58/7,290.84 = 1,573.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,861.58x = 7,290.84 × 1,573.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,861.58x = 11,475,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,475,125.98/4,861.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.37

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