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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.15, 3,549.54 and 1,393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.15, 3,549.54 and 1,393.24 is: 1,922.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.15 : 3,549.54 = 1,393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.15/3,549.54 = 1,393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.15x = 3,549.54 × 1,393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.15x = 4,945,361.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,361.11/2,572.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.66

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