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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.46, 3,550.01 and 1,393.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.46, 3,550.01 and 1,393.55 is: 1,923.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.46 : 3,550.01 = 1,393.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.46/3,550.01 = 1,393.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.46x = 3,550.01 × 1,393.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.46x = 4,947,091.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,091.72/2,572.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.10

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