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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.73, 3,549.06 and 1,626.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.73, 3,549.06 and 1,626.93 is: 2,244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.73 : 3,549.06 = 1,626.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.73/3,549.06 = 1,626.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.73x = 3,549.06 × 1,626.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.73x = 5,774,078.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,774,078.29/2,572.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.34

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