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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.33, 3,551.20 and 1,394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.33, 3,551.20 and 1,394.40 is: 1,924.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.33 : 3,551.20 = 1,394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.33/3,551.20 = 1,394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.33x = 3,551.20 × 1,394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.33x = 4,951,799.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,799.10/2,573.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.28

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