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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.24, 3,551.07 and 1,394.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.24, 3,551.07 and 1,394.30 is: 1,924.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.24 : 3,551.07 = 1,394.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.24/3,551.07 = 1,394.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.24x = 3,551.07 × 1,394.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.24x = 4,951,256.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,256.90/2,573.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.13

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