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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.18, 3,552.36 and 1,395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.18, 3,552.36 and 1,395.24 is: 1,925.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.18 : 3,552.36 = 1,395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.18/3,552.36 = 1,395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.18x = 3,552.36 × 1,395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.18x = 4,956,394.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,956,394.77/2,574.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.43

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