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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.04, 3,556.74 and 2,016.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.04, 3,556.74 and 2,016.04 is: 2,785.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.04 : 3,556.74 = 2,016.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.04/3,556.74 = 2,016.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.04x = 3,556.74 × 2,016.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.04x = 7,170,530.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,170,530.11/2,574.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.71

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