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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.84, 3,551.92 and 1,394.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.84, 3,551.92 and 1,394.93 is: 1,925.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.84 : 3,551.92 = 1,394.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.84/3,551.92 = 1,394.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.84x = 3,551.92 × 1,394.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.84x = 4,954,685.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,685.16/2,573.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.01

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