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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.34, 3,551.24 and 1,394.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.34, 3,551.24 and 1,394.42 is: 1,924.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.34 : 3,551.24 = 1,394.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.34/3,551.24 = 1,394.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.34x = 3,551.24 × 1,394.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.34x = 4,951,920.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,920.08/2,573.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.32

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