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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.89, 3,552.03 and 1,525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.89, 3,552.03 and 1,525.96 is: 2,105.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.89 : 3,552.03 = 1,525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.89/3,552.03 = 1,525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.89x = 3,552.03 × 1,525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.89x = 5,420,255.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,420,255.70/2,573.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.86

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