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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.55, 3,551.50 and 1,394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.55, 3,551.50 and 1,394.61 is: 1,924.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.55 : 3,551.50 = 1,394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.55/3,551.50 = 1,394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.55x = 3,551.50 × 1,394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.55x = 4,952,957.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952,957.42/2,573.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.56

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