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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.64, 3,551.66 and 1,525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.64, 3,551.66 and 1,525.50 is: 2,105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.64 : 3,551.66 = 1,525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.64/3,551.66 = 1,525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.64x = 3,551.66 × 1,525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.64x = 5,418,049.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,418,049.70/2,573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.21

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