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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.44, 3,552.73 and 1,395.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.44, 3,552.73 and 1,395.51 is: 1,925.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.44 : 3,552.73 = 1,395.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.44/3,552.73 = 1,395.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.44x = 3,552.73 × 1,395.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.44x = 4,957,874.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,957,874.04/2,574.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.81

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