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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572, 3,549.84 and 1,468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572, 3,549.84 and 1,468 is: 2,026.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572 : 3,549.84 = 1,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572/3,549.84 = 1,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572x = 3,549.84 × 1,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572x = 5,211,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,211,165.12/2,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.11

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