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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.54, 3,552.84 and 1,395.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.54, 3,552.84 and 1,395.59 is: 1,925.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.54 : 3,552.84 = 1,395.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.54/3,552.84 = 1,395.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.54x = 3,552.84 × 1,395.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.54x = 4,958,307.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958,307.98/2,574.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.90

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