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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.31, 3,551.13 and 1,394.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.31, 3,551.13 and 1,394.37 is: 1,924.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.31 : 3,551.13 = 1,394.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.31/3,551.13 = 1,394.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.31x = 3,551.13 × 1,394.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.31x = 4,951,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,589.14/2,573.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.21

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