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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.89, 3,552.74 and 1,737.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.89, 3,552.74 and 1,737.14 is: 2,396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.89 : 3,552.74 = 1,737.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.89/3,552.74 = 1,737.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.89x = 3,552.74 × 1,737.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.89x = 6,171,606.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,171,606.76/2,574.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.85

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