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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.29, 3,549.73 and 1,393.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.29, 3,549.73 and 1,393.33 is: 1,922.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.29 : 3,549.73 = 1,393.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.29/3,549.73 = 1,393.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.29x = 3,549.73 × 1,393.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.29x = 4,945,945.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,945.30/2,572.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.78

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