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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.62, 3,552.10 and 1,454.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.62, 3,552.10 and 1,454.56 is: 2,007.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.62 : 3,552.10 = 1,454.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.62/3,552.10 = 1,454.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.62x = 3,552.10 × 1,454.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.62x = 5,166,742.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,166,742.58/2,573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.58

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