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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.52, 3,551.36 and 1,454.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.52, 3,551.36 and 1,454.41 is: 2,007.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.52 : 3,551.36 = 1,454.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.52/3,551.36 = 1,454.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.52x = 3,551.36 × 1,454.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.52x = 5,165,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,133.50/2,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.03

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