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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.03, 3,550.80 and 1,394.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.03, 3,550.80 and 1,394.11 is: 1,923.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.03 : 3,550.80 = 1,394.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.03/3,550.80 = 1,394.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.03x = 3,550.80 × 1,394.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.03x = 4,950,215.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,215.45/2,573.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.88

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