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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.72, 3,550.36 and 1,393.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.72, 3,550.36 and 1,393.79 is: 1,923.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.72 : 3,550.36 = 1,393.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.72/3,550.36 = 1,393.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.72x = 3,550.36 × 1,393.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.72x = 4,948,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,449.30/2,572.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.43

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