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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.44, 3,549.98 and 1,393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.44, 3,549.98 and 1,393.52 is: 1,923.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.44 : 3,549.98 = 1,393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.44/3,549.98 = 1,393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.44x = 3,549.98 × 1,393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.44x = 4,946,943.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946,943.41/2,572.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.05

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