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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.80, 3,552.90 and 1,525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.80, 3,552.90 and 1,525.96 is: 2,106.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.80 : 3,552.90 = 1,525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.80/3,552.90 = 1,525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.80x = 3,552.90 × 1,525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.80x = 5,421,583.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,421,583.28/2,573.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.45

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