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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.15, 3,552.33 and 1,395.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.15, 3,552.33 and 1,395.21 is: 1,925.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.15 : 3,552.33 = 1,395.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.15/3,552.33 = 1,395.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.15x = 3,552.33 × 1,395.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.15x = 4,956,246.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,956,246.34/2,574.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.39

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