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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.12, 3,544.49 and 1,571.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.12, 3,544.49 and 1,571.14 is: 2,358.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.12 : 3,544.49 = 1,571.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.12/3,544.49 = 1,571.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.12x = 3,544.49 × 1,571.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.12x = 5,568,890.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,568,890.02/2,361.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.58

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