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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.33, 3,552.58 and 1,395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.33, 3,552.58 and 1,395.40 is: 1,925.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.33 : 3,552.58 = 1,395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.33/3,552.58 = 1,395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.33x = 3,552.58 × 1,395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.33x = 4,957,275.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,957,275.52/2,574.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.65

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