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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.00, 3,550.74 and 1,394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.00, 3,550.74 and 1,394.07 is: 1,923.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.00 : 3,550.74 = 1,394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.00/3,550.74 = 1,394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.00x = 3,550.74 × 1,394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.00x = 4,949,980.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,949,980.11/2,573.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.82

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