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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.53, 3,552.87 and 1,395.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.53, 3,552.87 and 1,395.61 is: 1,925.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.53 : 3,552.87 = 1,395.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.53/3,552.87 = 1,395.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.53x = 3,552.87 × 1,395.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.53x = 4,958,430.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958,430.58/2,574.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.95

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