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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.94, 3,552.06 and 1,395.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.94, 3,552.06 and 1,395.06 is: 1,925.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.94 : 3,552.06 = 1,395.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.94/3,552.06 = 1,395.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.94x = 3,552.06 × 1,395.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.94x = 4,955,336.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955,336.82/2,573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.20

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