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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.35, 3,549.84 and 1,393.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.35, 3,549.84 and 1,393.43 is: 1,922.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.35 : 3,549.84 = 1,393.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.35/3,549.84 = 1,393.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.35x = 3,549.84 × 1,393.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.35x = 4,946,428.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946,428.83/2,572.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.92

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