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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.58, 3,551.52 and 1,454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.58, 3,551.52 and 1,454.52 is: 2,007.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.58 : 3,551.52 = 1,454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.58/3,551.52 = 1,454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.58x = 3,551.52 × 1,454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.58x = 5,165,756.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,756.87/2,573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.23

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