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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.56, 3,552.36 and 1,526.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.56, 3,552.36 and 1,526.24 is: 2,105.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.56 : 3,552.36 = 1,526.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.56/3,552.36 = 1,526.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.56x = 3,552.36 × 1,526.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.56x = 5,421,753.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,421,753.93/2,574.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.90

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