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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.41, 3,552.68 and 1,395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.41, 3,552.68 and 1,395.48 is: 1,925.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.41 : 3,552.68 = 1,395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.41/3,552.68 = 1,395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.41x = 3,552.68 × 1,395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.41x = 4,957,686.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,957,686.91/2,574.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.76

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