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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.14, 3,549.58 and 1,393.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.14, 3,549.58 and 1,393.22 is: 1,922.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.14 : 3,549.58 = 1,393.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.14/3,549.58 = 1,393.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.14x = 3,549.58 × 1,393.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.14x = 4,945,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,345.85/2,572.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.66

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