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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.43, 3,552.72 and 1,395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.43, 3,552.72 and 1,395.50 is: 1,925.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.43 : 3,552.72 = 1,395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.43/3,552.72 = 1,395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.43x = 3,552.72 × 1,395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.43x = 4,957,820.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,957,820.76/2,574.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.79

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