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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.23, 3,549.67 and 1,393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.23, 3,549.67 and 1,393.30 is: 1,922.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.23 : 3,549.67 = 1,393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.23/3,549.67 = 1,393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.23x = 3,549.67 × 1,393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.23x = 4,945,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,755.21/2,572.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.75

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