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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.05, 3,549.43 and 1,393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.05, 3,549.43 and 1,393.12 is: 1,922.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.05 : 3,549.43 = 1,393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.05/3,549.43 = 1,393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.05x = 3,549.43 × 1,393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.05x = 4,944,764.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,944,764.17/2,572.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.50

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