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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.77, 3,552.00 and 1,439.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.77, 3,552.00 and 1,439.54 is: 1,986.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.77 : 3,552.00 = 1,439.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.77/3,552.00 = 1,439.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.77x = 3,552.00 × 1,439.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.77x = 5,113,238.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,113,238.88/2,573.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.68

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