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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.04, 2,346.29 and 1,337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.04, 2,346.29 and 1,337.44 is: 1,997.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.04 : 2,346.29 = 1,337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.04/2,346.29 = 1,337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.04x = 2,346.29 × 1,337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.04x = 3,138,022.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,022.10/1,571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.42

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