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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.28, 3,552.51 and 1,395.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.28, 3,552.51 and 1,395.35 is: 1,925.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.28 : 3,552.51 = 1,395.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.28/3,552.51 = 1,395.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.28x = 3,552.51 × 1,395.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.28x = 4,956,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,956,997.76/2,574.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.59

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