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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.00, 3,549.44 and 2,202.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.00, 3,549.44 and 2,202.21 is: 3,036.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.00 : 3,549.44 = 2,202.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.00/3,549.44 = 2,202.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.00x = 3,549.44 × 2,202.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.00x = 7,816,594.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,816,594.52/2,574.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.76

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