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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.30, 3,552.54 and 1,395.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.30, 3,552.54 and 1,395.37 is: 1,925.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.30 : 3,552.54 = 1,395.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.30/3,552.54 = 1,395.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.30x = 3,552.54 × 1,395.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.30x = 4,957,089.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,957,089.98/2,574.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.61

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