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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.91, 3,552.06 and 1,454.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.91, 3,552.06 and 1,454.82 is: 2,007.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.91 : 3,552.06 = 1,454.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.91/3,552.06 = 1,454.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.91x = 3,552.06 × 1,454.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.91x = 5,167,607.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167,607.93/2,573.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.69

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