Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.96, 3,552 and 1,526
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,573.96, 3,552 and 1,526 is: 2,105.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,573.96 : 3,552 = 1,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,573.96/3,552 = 1,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,573.96x = 3,552 × 1,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,573.96x = 5,420,352 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,420,352/2,573.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,105.84
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