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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.94, 3,552.36 and 1,454.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.94, 3,552.36 and 1,454.94 is: 2,008.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.94 : 3,552.36 = 1,454.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.94/3,552.36 = 1,454.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.94x = 3,552.36 × 1,454.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.94x = 5,168,470.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168,470.66/2,573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.00

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