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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.79, 3,551.45 and 1,454.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.79, 3,551.45 and 1,454.67 is: 2,007.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.79 : 3,551.45 = 1,454.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.79/3,551.45 = 1,454.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.79x = 3,551.45 × 1,454.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.79x = 5,166,180.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,166,180.50/2,573.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.23

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