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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.44, 3,551.28 and 1,454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.44, 3,551.28 and 1,454.32 is: 2,006.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.44 : 3,551.28 = 1,454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.44/3,551.28 = 1,454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.44x = 3,551.28 × 1,454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.44x = 5,164,697.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,164,697.53/2,573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.92

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