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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.62, 3,551.48 and 1,454.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.62, 3,551.48 and 1,454.55 is: 2,007.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.62 : 3,551.48 = 1,454.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.62/3,551.48 = 1,454.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.62x = 3,551.48 × 1,454.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.62x = 5,165,805.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,805.23/2,573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.21

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