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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.73, 3,551.75 and 1,394.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.73, 3,551.75 and 1,394.81 is: 1,924.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.73 : 3,551.75 = 1,394.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.73/3,551.75 = 1,394.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.73x = 3,551.75 × 1,394.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.73x = 4,954,016.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,016.42/2,573.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.84

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