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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.72, 3,525.59 and 1,573.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.72, 3,525.59 and 1,573.65 is: 2,356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.72 : 3,525.59 = 1,573.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.72/3,525.59 = 1,573.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.72x = 3,525.59 × 1,573.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.72x = 5,548,038.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,548,038.72/2,354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.13

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