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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.96, 3,552.08 and 1,395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.96, 3,552.08 and 1,395.04 is: 1,925.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.96 : 3,552.08 = 1,395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.96/3,552.08 = 1,395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.96x = 3,552.08 × 1,395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.96x = 4,955,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955,293.68/2,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.16

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