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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.68, 3,553.06 and 1,395.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.68, 3,553.06 and 1,395.75 is: 1,926.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.68 : 3,553.06 = 1,395.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.68/3,553.06 = 1,395.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.68x = 3,553.06 × 1,395.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.68x = 4,959,158.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959,158.75/2,574.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.13

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