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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.08, 3,549.47 and 1,393.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.08, 3,549.47 and 1,393.15 is: 1,922.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.08 : 3,549.47 = 1,393.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.08/3,549.47 = 1,393.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.08x = 3,549.47 × 1,393.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.08x = 4,944,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,944,942.78/2,572.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.55

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