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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.12, 3,552.84 and 2,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.12, 3,552.84 and 2,013.48 is: 2,779.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.12 : 3,552.84 = 2,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.12/3,552.84 = 2,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.12x = 3,552.84 × 2,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.12x = 7,153,572.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,572.28/2,574.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.04

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