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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.52, 2,861.72 and 1,571.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.52, 2,861.72 and 1,571.60 is: 2,355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.52 : 2,861.72 = 1,571.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.52/2,861.72 = 1,571.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.52x = 2,861.72 × 1,571.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.52x = 4,497,479.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,479.15/1,909.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.29

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