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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.62, 3,551.61 and 1,394.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.62, 3,551.61 and 1,394.71 is: 1,924.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.62 : 3,551.61 = 1,394.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.62/3,551.61 = 1,394.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.62x = 3,551.61 × 1,394.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.62x = 4,953,465.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,953,465.98/2,573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.71

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