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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.06, 3,550.80 and 1,394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.06, 3,550.80 and 1,394.12 is: 1,923.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.06 : 3,550.80 = 1,394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.06/3,550.80 = 1,394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.06x = 3,550.80 × 1,394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.06x = 4,950,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,223.54/2,573.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.87

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