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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.35, 3,551.22 and 1,394.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.35, 3,551.22 and 1,394.43 is: 1,924.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.35 : 3,551.22 = 1,394.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.35/3,551.22 = 1,394.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.35x = 3,551.22 × 1,394.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.35x = 4,951,902.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,902.98/2,573.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.30

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