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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.85, 3,551.91 and 1,394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.85, 3,551.91 and 1,394.92 is: 1,924.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.85 : 3,551.91 = 1,394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.85/3,551.91 = 1,394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.85x = 3,551.91 × 1,394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.85x = 4,954,612.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,612.54/2,573.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.98

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