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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.38, 3,551.26 and 1,394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.38, 3,551.26 and 1,394.48 is: 1,924.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.38 : 3,551.26 = 1,394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.38/3,551.26 = 1,394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.38x = 3,551.26 × 1,394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.38x = 4,952,161.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952,161.04/2,573.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.38

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