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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.51, 3,551.43 and 1,394.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.51, 3,551.43 and 1,394.57 is: 1,924.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.51 : 3,551.43 = 1,394.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.51/3,551.43 = 1,394.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.51x = 3,551.43 × 1,394.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.51x = 4,952,717.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952,717.74/2,573.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.50

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