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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.35, 3,552.62 and 1,395.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.35, 3,552.62 and 1,395.43 is: 1,925.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.35 : 3,552.62 = 1,395.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.35/3,552.62 = 1,395.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.35x = 3,552.62 × 1,395.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.35x = 4,957,416.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,957,416.67/2,574.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.70

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