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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.25, 3,526.92 and 1,574.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.25, 3,526.92 and 1,574.21 is: 2,363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.25 : 3,526.92 = 1,574.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.25/3,526.92 = 1,574.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.25x = 3,526.92 × 1,574.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.25x = 5,552,112.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,552,112.73/2,349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.36

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