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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.52, 3,551.47 and 1,394.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.52, 3,551.47 and 1,394.59 is: 1,924.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.52 : 3,551.47 = 1,394.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.52/3,551.47 = 1,394.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.52x = 3,551.47 × 1,394.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.52x = 4,952,832.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952,832.77/2,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.54

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