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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.76, 3,551.78 and 1,394.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.76, 3,551.78 and 1,394.85 is: 1,924.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.76 : 3,551.78 = 1,394.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.76/3,551.78 = 1,394.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.76x = 3,551.78 × 1,394.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.76x = 4,954,200.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,200.33/2,573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.89

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