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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.21, 3,551.01 and 1,394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.21, 3,551.01 and 1,394.27 is: 1,924.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.21 : 3,551.01 = 1,394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.21/3,551.01 = 1,394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.21x = 3,551.01 × 1,394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.21x = 4,951,079.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,079.08/2,573.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.09

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