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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.47, 3,550.01 and 1,393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.47, 3,550.01 and 1,393.54 is: 1,923.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.47 : 3,550.01 = 1,393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.47/3,550.01 = 1,393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.47x = 3,550.01 × 1,393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.47x = 4,947,080.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,080.94/2,572.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.09

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