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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.35, 3,549.82 and 1,393.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.35, 3,549.82 and 1,393.39 is: 1,922.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.35 : 3,549.82 = 1,393.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.35/3,549.82 = 1,393.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.35x = 3,549.82 × 1,393.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.35x = 4,946,283.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946,283.69/2,572.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.87

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