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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.21, 3,549.68 and 1,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.21, 3,549.68 and 1,453.20 is: 2,005.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.21 : 3,549.68 = 1,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.21/3,549.68 = 1,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.21x = 3,549.68 × 1,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.21x = 5,158,394.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,158,394.98/2,572.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.43

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