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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.39, 3,551.27 and 1,394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.39, 3,551.27 and 1,394.48 is: 1,924.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.39 : 3,551.27 = 1,394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.39/3,551.27 = 1,394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.39x = 3,551.27 × 1,394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.39x = 4,952,150.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952,150.26/2,573.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.37

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